New EU migration pact a 'good basis' but needs to address concerns - Bartolo
The migration policy proposed by the EU on Wednesday is a good start for "reasonable discussion” according to Foreign Affairs Minister Evarist Bartolo, however, it falls short of addressing the concern of small states hosting more asylum seekers than they can bear. Touted as a “fresh start” on migration by the European Commission, the Pact on Migration and Asylum puts to bed the Dublin II Regulation. Among others, it is proposing new compulsory pre-entry screening that does not take more than five days to complete... Читать дальше...