Macron's admission and Keir's plea
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that there is no easy solution to the issue of small boats departing from Calais. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer is pushing for a fresh migration deal with Paris, aiming to address the illegal migration crisis.
Sir Keir's plea at the European Political Community summit
At a summit with European leaders, Sir Keir Starmer is advocating for collaboration to find new ways to tackle the illegal migration crisis, emphasizing the human cost and the need for collective action.
Macron's stance and Sir Keir's rejection of extreme measures
Macron highlighted the complexity of the situation and expressed a commitment to improving it, while Sir Keir ruled out extreme measures like withdrawing from the European Court of Human Rights as ineffective gimmicks in addressing the issue.
Support for Ukraine and defiance against threats
Additionally, Sir Keir will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm support for Ukraine and discuss defense cooperation amid rising threats from tyrants like Putin, emphasizing the values of liberty, democracy, and resolve.
