
Brussels Blames Putin for Migration While Dodging Its Own Failures
Attention is turning to Brussels’ own record, with mounting criticism of its handling of energy, borders, and economic policy.

Attention is turning to Brussels’ own record, with mounting criticism of its handling of energy, borders, and economic policy.

The International Organization for Migration is urging Europe to prepare contingency plans as internal displacement in Iran threatens to spill across international borders.

The Spanish decision “is not in line with the European Union’s current spirit on migration,” an EU official said.

The fear of political erosion and social pressure push Brussels to externalize asylum and accelerate returns.

Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus stand to benefit most from Brussels’ new migrant redistribution scheme.

Commission officials are clearly more interested in winning back public support than actually strengthening borders.

EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner and Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi were among the official visitors turned around at the airport.