{"id":902316,"date":"2026-04-29T04:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/eu-summit-17-member-states-join-forces-on-migration-as-middle-east-war-fuels-new-risks\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T04:26:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:26:01","slug":"eu-summit-17-member-states-join-forces-on-migration-as-middle-east-war-fuels-new-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/eu-summit-17-member-states-join-forces-on-migration-as-middle-east-war-fuels-new-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"EU summit: 17 member states join forces on migration as Middle East war fuels new risks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EU leaders met Thursday to discuss measures to manage migration risks linked to the war in the Middle East ahead of leaders\u2019 summit, according to a statement from the Italian Prime Minister\u2019s office.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the margins of the European Council meeting, the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, together with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and the Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, held another informal meeting today with some of the Member States that have the most interest in innovative solutions for the management of migration, and in particular the strengthening of the legal framework regarding returns,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

The meeting included Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greek Cypriot Administration, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece,\u00a0Hungary<\/mark>, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden and the European Commission.<\/p>\n

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined the Commission\u2019s work on migration, focusing on steps to address risks from the Middle East conflict and progress on the new Returns Regulation.<\/p>\n

Migration: safe third country<\/h2>\n

The statement added that Meloni was pleased with the progress, including the new EU list of safe countries and the \u201csafe third country\u201d concept.<\/p>\n

She also highlighted a letter sent with Frederiksen calling for stronger European support for populations affected by the Middle East conflict and better coordination in case of new migration waves, aiming to avoid a repeat of the 2015 migration crisis.<\/p>\n

The leaders agreed to \u201ccontinue maintaining close operational coordination on the issues discussed, also ahead of the next European summits.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tensions in the Middle East remain high since the US and Israel initiated a large-scale military campaign against Iran, so far killing more than 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.<\/p>\n

Tehran retaliated, hitting US bases in the Gulf region, and has taken de facto control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy supplies.<\/p>\n

An Israeli airstrike targeted the Iranian side of the South Pars gas field Wednesday, halting production at two major refineries. Iran retaliated and targeted energy facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

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The Patriots: Mideast conflict could trigger\u00a0migration<\/mark>\u00a0crisis<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Patriots, a political party grouping several right-leaning and Eurosceptic parties in the European Parliament, Fidesz party from Hungary, warned Thursday that escalating tensions in the Middle East could trigger a new\u00a0migration<\/mark>\u00a0and security crisis in Europe.<\/p>\n

In a statement ahead of the European Council meeting, the group said the EU is \u201cnot adequately prepared\u201d for potential\u00a0migration<\/mark>\u00a0flows, arguing that the bloc\u2019s current\u00a0migration<\/mark>\u00a0framework is insufficient to prevent mass arrivals.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe situation in the Middle East could trigger a new\u00a0migration<\/mark>\u00a0and security crisis for which Europe is not adequately prepared,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n

According to Anadolu<\/a>, they called for stronger protection of the EU\u2019s external borders and increased efforts by member states to secure national borders, describing the current\u00a0migration<\/mark>\u00a0framework as \u201cinadequate.<\/p>\n

They also warned of rising internal security threats, including terrorism, urging the European Commission and relevant authorities to ensure the safety of European citizens.<\/p>\n

The leaders also expressed support for \u201ca stable and secure Iran where the Iranian people can live their lives free\u201d but stressed that the broader regional situation could have direct consequences for Europe.<\/p>\n

They also raised concerns over energy security, warning that the crisis could disrupt supply and drive up prices, particularly affecting landlocked countries.<\/p>\n

The group urged the European Commission to prioritize energy stability and support member states, while emphasizing national sovereignty and calling for policy changes to address economic and security risks.<\/p>\n

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