Informal meeting of heads of state or government, 12/11/2015 - - Main contents
EU leaders discussed the latest developments in the migration crisis and how to accelerate the implementation of the measures agreed in September and October:
stepping up cooperation with third countries, including Turkey
decisions on relocation
setting up hotspots in Greece and Italy and reinforcing FRONTEX and EASO
effectively reinforcing control of EU external borders
European Council conclusions, 15 October 2015
President Tusk warned that the future of Schengen is at stake. He repeated the need for the EU to regain the control of its external borders and to effectively proceed to the registration of migrants: "It must be clear that without registration there will be no rights", said President Tusk.
EU leaders particularly focused their discussions on cooperation with Turkey. President Tusk announced a possible EU-Turkey summit to be organised as soon as possible.
Invitation letter by President Donald Tusk to the members of the European Council
Finding solutions to migratory pressures
Topic(s):
Foreign affairs & international relations
European Council: Other meetings
Last reviewed on 12/11/2015
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