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Protest against Lega Nord: the coalition party has suggested using weapons against immigrants (Photo: Cau Napoli)

Barroso warns of extremism in immigration debate

European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso said it is in the interest of Tunisia to work with the EU on repatriating irregular migrants and prevent the immigration debate being hijacked by "populist and extremist" forces in Europe.

"Europe has to do more to preserve the Schengen area. In the past it was almost a sacrifice to cross borders, now it's a pleasure. But we have to implement the Schengen rules in a strict manner," Barroso said on Thursday (14 April) during a joint press bri...

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Protest against Lega Nord: the coalition party has suggested using weapons against immigrants (Photo: Cau Napoli)

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