Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico criticized the European Union for what he called hypocrisy on migration policy, according to reports from Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). Fico noted that many EU countries previously allowed mass illegal immigration and now present themselves as opponents, after voters ousted governments over the crisis. He said he does not think excluding Spain from the Schengen Area is correct, and Slovakia would be ready to help Spain prevent migrants from entering at its external borders.
The statement from Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico adds a new voice to the growing European debate over the migration crisis in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Fico, speaking Friday evening, accused many EU countries of hypocrisy for now opposing illegal immigration after previously allowing it and facing voter backlash. Notably, he said he does not believe excluding Spain from the Schengen Area is the right approach, and offered Slovakia's assistance to prevent migrants from entering Spain's external borders.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on the Ceuta crisis and the EU response. Earlier Friday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said 'this is not the time to divide' amid criticism from EU counterparts. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called for the EU to consider suspending Schengen cooperation over the issue. The US State Department also accused Spain of encouraging mass illegal immigration.
Fico's stance is distinct: while critical of EU migration policy, he opposes punitive measures against Spain and instead offers solidarity. This positions Slovakia as a potential mediator between the stricter northern European states and Spain, which faces the immediate humanitarian and security challenge at its southern border.
2 developments
- DevelopingRussian FM spokesperson Zakharova mocks EU's stance on Ceuta migration
- StrongVon der Leyen: EU will not admit migrants who fail to comply with entry rules
- DevelopingSpanish PM Sánchez: 'This is not the time to divide' amid EU criticism over Ceuta crisis
- DevelopingSpanish PM: We will continue to support migrant integration
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