Meloni and Danish PM: 'No to uncontrolled immigration'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen have presented a united front against what they term "uncontrolled immigration" into Europe. In a joint message shared on Instagram, the two leaders, who are the only women heading European nations, stressed the "negative impacts" of unchecked migration on societies.

Meloni and Frederiksen acknowledged their differing political backgrounds but stated their shared commitment to defending Europe and its values. They advocate for "innovative solutions" outside Europe, including the establishment of repatriation centers in third countries, a measure they are actively pursuing. The leaders also underscored the importance of respecting European laws and values, not only for illegal migrants but also for the millions of foreign citizens living legally within European nations.

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Siamo consapevoli che molti potrebbero interrogarsi sulla nostra collaborazione. Certamente non siamo d'accordo su tutto. Ma siamo unite dal nostro desiderio di difendere l'Europa.

"We are proud of Europe's Christian cultural heritage and want to protect it," the prime ministers declared, expressing expectations that newcomers will respect their host countries' values and ways of life. They asserted that uncontrolled immigration has led to increased crime rates, strained public services, and eroded citizen trust, particularly highlighting the severity when illegal migrants commit violent crimes, drug trafficking, or sexual offenses.

Both leaders stressed that European citizens expect concrete actions from their political representatives. They believe that ordinary people have paid too high a price for uncontrolled immigration and are committed to providing tangible responses to ensure greater security and protection for their communities. The message aims to resonate with millions of Europeans who, they believe, share these convictions.

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Bisogna realizzare centri di rimpatrio in Paesi terzi, così come altre soluzioni innovative al di fuori dell'Europa. Ci stiamo lavorando con impegno.