British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak left satisfied with his talks with European leaders at the European Council summit this Tuesday and Wednesday. Reykjavik. Sunak’s main goal was to discuss one of the hottest topics of the period. United Kingdom: control of irregular migrant arrivals english channel. A topic discussed late this Tuesday with European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen, who has shown her willingness to strengthen oversight through the agency. Frontex.
“The Prime Minister and President von der Leyen stressed that both the UK and the European Union have common interests. addressing human trafficking and cross-border crime,” Downing Street explained in a statement. The two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation and a new study.business arrangementTo solve “operational and strategic challenges, including the situation in the English Channel”. Tuesday’s talks became the seed of talks aimed at exchanging information about. intelligence And Human Resources between the two parties.
controversial law
In addition to approaching positions with the EU, Sunak also met with the EU President. European Court Human rights (ECHR), Síofra O’Leary, to defend the controversial case Illegal Immigration LawAimed at arresting and deporting immigrants who came to the UK illegally to third countries. The aim of the British prime minister was to pressure the 46 member states of the Council of Europe to reform the EU. rule 39serving to stop the deportation of immigrants at the last moment Rwanda from England last June
However, Sunak’s intention is they were slowed down by representatives of the member states present at the summit. Among them the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Thordis GylfadottirResponding to the Prime Minister assuring that the purpose of the summit was not to reform the ECtHR rules . “The leaders reaffirm their commitment to the Human Rights protection system, and the court cornerstone Gylfadottir told BBC Radio 4 that this protection
immigration pressure
The immigration debate is putting pressure on Sunak, which has been on the agenda lately. received criticism for not stopping the arrival of irregular migrants via the English Channel. Criticism, largely from his own party, ranging from legal channels to the arrival of immigrants, which recorded record numbers in 2022. Minister of Interior, Suella BravermanThis week it came to the fore with a strong speech in its favor. limit the issuance of visas Work and training for British citizens to do jobs mostly done by immigrants, such as shippers or farm workers. Braverman’s words have been interpreted as a way to build one’s own profile. possible candidacy instead of the altar Conservative Party.
Braverman’s position, however, is denied by other members of the executiveproposes to prevent the arrival of immigrants by legal means. means a recession of the British economy. Sunak’s goal in the coming months will be to strike a balance between needs. make up for the workforce shortage growing and struggling irregular migrationOne of the strongest statements of his party’s hard wing is a staunch Brexit advocate.
Brexit review
This results Brexit is hitting the British economy not only with the difficulty of retaining a foreign workforce, but also with possible dangers. leaving big investors. The vehicle manufacturer was the last to consider this possibility. vauxhall The subsidiary of the same group that controls Citroen and Peugeot has warned that it will cease car production in the UK if the Brexit trade deal is not reviewed.
Ad triggered New criticism of the Sunak governmentin this case by a defending opposition leader, Keir Starmer “improving” the trade deal With the European Union if he wins the elections next year. “We will not re-enter the EU, but we need to improve the agreement to reach an agreement. closer working relationship. We want to ensure that Vauxhall and many others not only survive but prosper in this country.” translate polls and secure a Conservative victory in next year’s general election.