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Pentagon chief urges Europe to combat migrant 'invasion'; questions if it's 'too late'
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Pentagon chief urges Europe to combat migrant 'invasion'; questions if it's 'too late'

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth urged Europe to combat a perceived "invasion" of migrants.
  • He questioned Europe's inaction, suggesting it might be "too late" to address the issue.
  • Hegseth's remarks align with former President Trump's stance on mass migration.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has called on Europe to take stronger action against what he described as an "invasion" of migrants arriving on its shores. Speaking at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-mer, France, on the anniversary of the D-Day landings, Hegseth expressed concern over the influx of people reaching European beaches.

When will they do something about this invasion? Or is it already too late?

— Pete HegsethQuestioning Europe's response to migrant arrivals.

"Sadly, today different European beaches are assaulted by different dangerous ideologies," Hegseth stated, specifically mentioning Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria. He posed a critical question to European capitals: "When will they do something about this invasion? Or is it already too late?"

Sadly, today different European beaches are assaulted by different dangerous ideologies.

— Pete HegsethDescribing the perceived threat of migrant arrivals in Europe.

His comments echo the sentiments of former President Donald Trump, who has frequently voiced concerns that large-scale migration poses a threat to European civilization. The remarks also follow similar statements from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who recently criticized the UK's handling of a student's murder, attributing it to a decline in civilization caused by migrant "invasions."

The men buried here fought in a warrior alliance where each partner... contributed their maximum measure of industry, courage, and sacrifice.

— Pete HegsethDrawing a parallel between historical sacrifices and the need for current European action.

Hegseth drew a parallel between the sacrifices made by Allied soldiers during World War II and the need for current European nations to act decisively. "The men buried here fought in a warrior alliance where each partner... contributed their maximum measure of industry, courage, and sacrifice," he said, implicitly urging contemporary European leaders to demonstrate similar resolve. He stressed that "peace is guaranteed only by strength," a principle that has guided the Trump administration's foreign policy approach.

Peace is guaranteed only by strength.

— Pete HegsethStating a principle of foreign policy.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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