In view of the unfolding situation in Lampedusa, and while recognizing the increasing pressure along different migratory routes, European Commission President von der Leyen (pictured) laid...
European Parliament President Martin Schulz was in Lampedusa on 6 October to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy on 3 October 2013 when 366 migrants...
The governor of Sicily has declared a state of emergency because of the large numbers of migrants it is having to deal with. The order will...
"I am deeply saddened by the terrible tragedy off the coast of Lampedusa. I would like to express, on behalf of the European Commission, my sincerest...
