President of the European Commission (EU Commission), Ursula Von Der Leyen, has called on G7 Leaders “to work as partners to fight smugglers/human traffickers”.
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| President of the European Commission (EU Commission), Ursula Von Der Leyen and G7 Leaders at the 50th G7 Summit in Italy. Photo: @vonderleyen |
She made the call at the 50th G7 Summit which is currently ongoing in the city of Apulia, Italy; the event started on Thursday 13 June and will end on Saturday 15 June, 2024.
According to Von Der Leyen: “Welcome that G7 addresses the key topic of migration.
We must work as partners to address root causes, fight smugglers/human traffickers & work on legal pathways.
The EU Pact on Migration & Asylum is a major step forward, complemented by strong partnerships with third countries.”
