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EU: MED CRISIS: Most migrants crossing Mediterranean will be sent back, EU leaders to agree

24 April 2015

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"EUs Frontex border agency, the head of Frontex, Fabrice Leggeri, said on the eve of the summit that saving migrants lives should not be the priority for his maritime patrols despite the clamour for a more humane response after the deaths of 800 refugees and migrants at the weekend."

See the article: Most migrants crossing Mediterranean will be sent back, EU leaders to agree - Exclusive: Confidential draft from summit reveals that only 5,000 migrants will be allowed to resettle in Europe with at least 150,000 likely to be repatriated (Guardian link)

See also: Statewatch EU Council Draft Conclusions document: Draft European Council Conclusions (pdf)

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