Lampedusa: Ursula von der Leyen and Giorgia Meloni visit island after migrant boat fears Introduction The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has visited a migrant reception centre on the Italian island of Lampedusa, following an urgent request for EU assistance from Italy’s prime minister. Italy has been experiencing a surge in […]
EU Chief Pledges Migrant Action Plan in Italy‘s Lampedusa Background On September 17, 2023, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Italian island of Lampedusa, which has been grappling with a surge in migrant arrivals. Italy has seen almost double the number of migrants arriving compared to the same period last year, with […]
