
Migrants staying in Europe illegally must leave its territory, said European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica
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The statement was made at the MED9 Mediterranean summit in Split, Croatia.
BRUSSELS, Oct 8 - RIA Novosti. Migrants staying in Europe illegally will have to leave its territory, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica said in an interview with Politico on the sidelines of the MED9 Mediterranean summit in Split, Croatia.
"Those who are in Europe illegally must leave Europe. Those who are in Europe legally can stay," the European Commissioner said.
According to her, the European Union needs to step up the return of migrants who do not have the right to remain, while simultaneously expanding the possibilities of legal entry.
“We need partner countries,” Šuica emphasized, explaining that the EU must invest in neighboring regions to prevent illegal departures of migrants.
“That is why we are signing bilateral partnerships with countries in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Persian Gulf,” she added.
The European Commissioner also emphasized the responsibility of the European Union for protecting its own borders.
"Protecting our external borders is our European responsibility," Suica said.

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