Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen have reaffirmed their opposition to what they described as “uncontrolled immigration,” calling for tougher measures against illegal migration and the creation of return centers in countries outside Europe.
In a joint statement published Monday, the two leaders said that, despite coming from different political backgrounds and representing countries with different geographic realities, they share a commitment to defending Europe and its common values. Meloni and Frederiksen are currently the only women serving as prime ministers of European Union governments.
“We do not accept uncontrolled immigration into Europe, and we have promoted a rigorous migration policy, both in our own countries and across Europe,” Meloni said in a Facebook post accompanying the statement.
The Italian and Danish leaders argued that illegal immigration has had negative effects on European societies, including increased crime, greater pressure on public services and declining public trust. They particularly highlighted cases involving migrants without the legal right to remain who are accused of violent crimes, drug trafficking or sexual violence.
