EU-johtajien kirje Ceutan tilanteesta

EU-johtajien kirje Ceutan tilanteesta

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Dear President Costa,
Dear President von der Leyen,
Dear Taoiseach,

We are writing to express our serious concern regarding the recent developments at the external border of the European Union in Ceuta. We are determined to prevent smugglers from challenging the integrity of the Union's external borders.

We recognise that the recent ruling of the Spanish Supreme Court has been used to trigger this attack and abuse our migration and asylum system. At the same time, we have a duty to effectively deter and relentlessly combat illegal migration, by coordinating our action, strengthening our external borders and addressing all policies that can serve as pull factors, such as the regularization of very large number of irregular migrants.

We cannot allow uncontrolled mass crossings, the instrumentalisation of migration or other hybrid threats to create the perception that illegal entry into the European Union is possible. That a migrant's illegal entry can turn into legal stay.

Such a perception would encourage further attempts, undermine confidence in our common migration policy and have repercussions for all Member States. The current situation also underlines the importance of the Chisinau Declaration on migration and the need for its swift and effective implementation.

The events of the last days require an immediate and coordinated European response. We welcome that Spain and Morocco are cooperating closely to ensure the swift return of migrants that entered illegally and that a large number of them have already been returned. We expect that, with the support of the European Union, the current situation will come under full control.

In light of the seriousness of the situation, we would ask the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union to convene, as a matter of urgency, an extraordinary videoconference of the Ministers of the Interior. This meeting should allow for a common assessment of the situation and agreement on a coordinated European response, including the rapid mobilisation of available EU instruments and the necessary support to Spain to restore effective control of the Union's external border and prevent further uncontrolled crossings. Ministers should in particular consider enhanced Frontex support and the effectiveness of EU cooperation with Morocco.

We take note that no unauthorized onward movements have been recorded towards Europe. We reiterate our readiness to take any necessary measures, in accordance with Union law and the Schengen Borders Code, to safeguard public order and address risks arising from secondary movements, including through reinforcing or reintroducing temporary internal border controls.

The European Council has consistently stressed that protecting the Union's external borders, preventing illegal migration and secondary movements, and ensuring solidarity with Member States at the frontline or under particular pressure are shared European responsibilities. The current situation calls for unity, determination and urgency.

We count on your leadership to ensure that the European Union responds swiftly, effectively and in a coordinated manner.

Yours sincerely,

Giorgia Meloni
Prime Minister of Italy

Christian Stocker
Federal Chancellor of Austria

Rumen Radev
Prime Minister of Bulgaria

Andrej Plenković
Prime Minister of Croatia

Kristen Michal
Prime Minister of Estonia

Friedrich Merz
Federal Chancellor of Germany

Péter Magyar
Prime Minister of Hungary

Gitanas Nausėda
President of the Republic of Lithuania

Rob Jetten
Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Nicușor Dan
President of Romania

Robert Fico
Prime Minister of Slovakia

Mette Frederiksen
Prime Minister of Denmark

Bart De Wever
Prime Minister of Belgium

Nikos Christodoulides
President of Cyprus

Andrej Babiš
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic

Petteri Orpo
Prime Minister of Finland

Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of Greece

Andris Kulbergs
Prime Minister of Latvia

Robert Abela
Prime Minister of Malta

Donald Tusk
Prime Minister of Poland

Janez Janša
Prime Minister of Slovenia

Ulf Kristersson
Prime Minister of Sweden

Lisätietoja:
pääministerin Eurooppa-asioiden neuvonantaja Tuomas Tikkanen, p. 040 523 5768