Meloni and Frederiksen urge EU to curb illegal migration and protect Christian heritage

Giorgia Meloni and Mette Frederiksen released a coordinated message condemning what they describe as unchecked illegal migration across Europe. They argued that such flows fuel crime, strain public resources and erode trust in institutions, especially when migrants are linked to violent or drug-related offences. The statement calls for the establishment of repatriation centres in non-European states and for a reinterpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights to facilitate more deportations.

While acknowledging their divergent political backgrounds, the prime ministers said they share a commitment to safeguarding Europe’s Christian cultural heritage and to ensuring newcomers respect those values. The appeal follows a recent letter signed by 22 EU member states urging stronger border protection after a surge of migrants reaching the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Both leaders pledged to continue working on “innovative” solutions outside the continent.