House of Leyen

EU executive tells Turkey to take migrants back from Greek border

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Turkey must move refugees and migrants away from the Greek border.

"Finding a solution to this situation will require relieving the pressure that is put on the border," von der Leyen told a news conference on Monday.

EU pledges 700mn euro for Greece to handle migrant crisis, declares Europe will defend its external borders

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyden announced that Greece will receive an additional 700mn euro in EU aid in order to confront the mounting migrant and refugee crisis at its eastern land and sea borders.

Commissioner Schinas’ portfolio to be renamed

EU Commission President-elect Ursula Von der Leyen has decided to rename the portfolio of her migration commissioner, Margaritis Schinas.
The new name will be "Promoting the European Way of Life," her spokesman was quoted as saying Wednesday.
The previous title, "Protecting our European Way of Life," was accused of having far-right connotations.

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