Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have jointly called for an end to unco...

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have jointly called for an end to uncontrolled immigration across Europe, publishing a shared written statement on social media that pulls no punches. The two leaders, the only female prime ministers currently serving in EU countries, argued that no one can deny the negative effects of illegal immigration on European societies. They cited rising crime, increased pressure on public services, and declining trust among citizens as direct consequences. Meloni and Frederiksen are calling for the creation of repatriation centers in third countries outside Europe, along with other external solutions. They also demanded that migrants, both irregular and legal, respect European laws and principles while living in EU member states. The joint statement took a cultural dimension as well. Both prime ministers said they are proud of Europe's Christian cultural heritage and intend to protect it. They stated that anyone who chooses to make Europe their home must respect European values and must not attempt to impose ways of life that Europeans do not share. The statement is significant given that Meloni leads a right-wing government in Italy while Frederiksen leads a center-left government in Denmark. The fact that leaders from opposite ends of the political spectrum are aligned on this position signals a broad shift in how European governments are approaching immigration policy in 2026. #Immigration #Europe #EUPolicy