LUXEMBOURG, 17th June, 2015 (WAM) -- The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, JHA, met in Luxembourg on Tuesday to discuss migration, the fight against terrorism and internal security strategy.
The council discussed the different aspects of the European Agenda on Migration and its implementation package. Most delegations welcomed its comprehensive and cross-cutting nature, as well as its mix of immediate actions to address the current crises and the long-term measures suggested that should lead to the establishment of a true European migration policy. Minister for the interior of Latvia, Rihards Kozlovskis, who chaired the meeting, said, "Today, common understanding was reached among delegations that we need to provide support to those frontline member states who are facing the greatest migratory pressure. At the same time, it must be recognised that different views continue to exist about the commission's proposal for relocation of asylum seekers. Regarding the details, we still have work to do to reach an agreement that can be implemented in practice. The solution must be practical." The council discussed the implementation of the measures set out in the counter-terrorism statement issued by EU Heads of State or Government in February following the terrorist attacks on European soil. Ministers took stock of progress and exchanged views on how to take forward the agreed priorities. The council also adopted conclusions on the Renewed European Union Internal Security Strategy for the period 2015-2020.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2015.
