EU Council vs. Commission: Hands Off the Nation State!
President von der Leyen forgets that she’s supposed to be a servant of EU member states, not the supreme ruler of Europe.
President von der Leyen forgets that she’s supposed to be a servant of EU member states, not the supreme ruler of Europe.
The Commission chief views early implementation of the Migration Pact as a “top priority,” despite conservative calls to scrap it completely.
Denying asylum on security grounds is now a viable option while building offshore deportation hubs is just a matter of time.
European leaders are now talking about measures that used to be taboo, like external deportation hubs, and most are “very pleased” that the tides are finally turning.
Von der Leyen’s new strategy embraces external migrant centers and increased deportations —things Brussels scoffed at conservatives for suggesting in the past.
Given the scale of the migratory disaster, the least the EU could do is to grant an opt-out to the states that wish to regain control over their borders.
Budapest’s conservative government is following in the footsteps of the right-wing Dutch cabinet.
Reducing immigration is necessary for the government to “fulfill our constitutional duties,” migration minister Faber’s letter states.
Commission chief barters for reelection votes from liberals and greens, ignoring will of European voters
The new four-party government in the Hague is heading for a precedent-setting Brussels showdown with Brussels.