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Interview with Dimitris Avramopoulos, European Commissioner for Immigration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Italian newspaper Il Messaggero
In the interview, entitled "NGOs must respect the laws and regulations Let them work, the Libyan Coast Guard, "says Avramopoulos, after a brief conversation about the recent Council of Ministers of the Interior of the Union, over the next few months there will be a lot of 39 other opportunities to meet the Italian Minister of the Interior,
"Fighting Traffickers"
Regarding the rescue of migrants and the role of NGOs, the European Commissioner adds:
" We have the same goal: to fight smugglers. And to do that, we have to work together. No one should perpetuate the actions of traffickers who exploit human poverty. Non-governmental organizations often play a key role in safeguarding people's lives. Something commendable. But, like all ships operating in the Mediterranean, they must abide by the laws and not hinder the action of the Libyan coastguard. Instead of giving their life and what they have acquired throughout their lives, in the hands of the traffickers, we must provide the people in need with legitimate protection paths. "
" A mechanism of lasting solidarity is necessary "
Dimitris Avramopoulos agrees with the opinion of Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, on the fact that the immigration policy Rome again raised the issue of solidarity, a key issue in Europe. "Although this has provoked intense debate among member countries, I am pleased that a number of states have accepted to accept some of the immigrants and refugees who have recently landed in Italy. But now, that is not enough, we must create a mechanism of sustainable solidarity, "he says in Il Messaggero.
He adds that the European Union can not decide what is the safe area to rescue each time, because "search and rescue at sea depend on international rather than European laws."
Referring to Italy's role in the fight against the refugee and migration crisis, the Commissioner responsible points out:
"Italy and Italy people have saved thousands of lives, with immense solidarity and hospitality for so many desperate and vulnerable people. My cooperation with the Italian governments – and of course with former Minister of the Interior Marco Miniti – has always been excellent. My goal is to continue with the new government and the Minister of the Interior, Mateo Salvini. "
Optimistic about Dublin rule changes
In relation to the change in the Dublin settlement, Dimitris Avramopoulos is optimistic because" at the last European summit, European leaders confirmed the need a Dublin reform with a more balanced approach, based both on the need for solidarity and accountability. "Finally, he stressed that" there has been significant progress in the Bulgarian rotating presidency "and that "the Commission will support the Member States to reach an agreement in the coming months"
Source: RES-MEA
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