EU Must Strengthen Border to Counter ‘Weaponized Migration,’ Says Von der Leyen
The European Commission president made the remarks after member states in eastern Europe began to experience increased illegal immigration flows.
TL;DR
- EU must strengthen external borders to counter "weaponized migration."
- Illegal immigration has been a challenge for the bloc for years.
- Belarus and Russia are believed to have facilitated some illegal immigration.
- A European Emergency Response Framework will be proposed by the end of the year.