Political contradictions point to a fundamental dilemma – how to remain compassionate and not change Europe and new Africa at the same time.
We don´t want to let others die because of the terror of their rulers or bad weather. We realize, however, that our asylum rules are beginning to be unsustainable. There are several examples of such contradictions.
Kamberský highlighted views on Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. When he started to build a fence on the southern border of Hungary, many criticized him. But when the same thing was done by Turkish President Erdogan, it was considered as a success of European diplomacy.
Also the disputes between the Czech and Italian prime ministers are a good example. Both of them want to stop immigration from Africa. But their different views have become a quintessence of quota dispute.
10,000 migrants arrived in Spain in October
10,000 migrants arrived in Spain in October alone, setting a record high. While Italy is no longer migrants’ favored destination, Spain has become the new desired location.
Migration is a global problem, an issue yet to be resolved
The number of migrants fleeing to Europe by the Mediterranean Sea has dropped. However, it is more and more apparent that migration is a global issue.
Let’s talk about foreigners, not just illegal migrants
The debate on migration is often wrongly narrowed down only to the flows of illegal migrants. However, we should also focus on some controversial cases related to legal foreigners, which amount to more than half a million cases in the Czech Republic.
Italy to close airports to planes carrying migrants
Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini warned there would be “no airport available” for any flights transporting migrants. “We will close the airports as we closed the ports,“ he said.
Orbán to unify Eurosceptics in the European Parliament
The Hungarian government to decide what legal action will be taken against EU sanctions. According to PM Orbán, the sanctions are revenge for his tough action against immigrants.
Immigration increases the Czech population
At the end of June the population of the Czech Republic was 10,625,000 inhabitants. During the first half of the year, the population increased by 15,400 people.
Babis: We need a strong Europe
Czech PM believes that the next European elections will prove what the silent majority actually thinks about illegal migration.
Smugglers are risking more and more, says UN report
According to the UNHCR´s report Desperate Journeys, the number of refugees coming to Europe across the Mediterranean has fallen, but mortality rates have increased.
Politicians and media label demonstrators in Chemnitz
Opponents of migration are not neo-Nazis. Tell it to politicians and media. Western governments former decided that there should never arise National Socialist dictatorship once again.
Thanks to the V4, we were able to reject migrant quotas
We have lost three years through pointless debate, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said in an interview before heading to Italy.
A ship carrying 177 migrants has docked in Sicily
The Italian coastguard ship Diciotti docked in the Sicilian port Catania on Monday night. The fate of 177 people on board, however, is still uncertain as Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini has not given authorization for the refugees to disembark.