“Migration is a big challenge, which continues to shape Europe’s political agenda. We must approach it not only as a humanitarian challenge but also as a security issue. You need a joint management on a single European front, “said the New Democracy MP and International Relations Secretary of International Relations. Tasos Hatzivasiliouat the Summit of the Secretaries of International Relations of the European People’s Party, which took place in Barcelona, present by Spanish People’s Party President Alberto Nunnth Feyoo.
Addressing his colleagues from all over Europe, Mr Hadjivasiliou emphasized that immigration is an issue that is not just a particular country, but is fundamentally European in its nature and requires a solution at European level.
“It is not because of geography, because a Member State is on the border of Europe, to bear all its weight alone,” he said. “I want to be clear: Effective protection of external borders is a prerequisite for dealing with migration. And the first -line states must receive all possible support from the EU, “he added.
As he pointed out, Kyriakos Mitsotakis was clear from the outset that “we need a harsh but fair immigration policy. A policy that ensures that it is Europeans who decide who and how many can enter European territory, not the smuggler. “
Mr Hadjivasiliou also said that the agreed agreement on immigration and asylum is a step in the right direction, for which the Greek government has taken a constructive stance during its negotiation, voting in favor of the relevant legislation.
In addition, it called on European center -right politicians to work together to create effective solutions to the common problem of illegal immigration. “To ensure that Europe remains a place of security and solidarity, for the benefit of European citizens and future generations.”