The News Agents Is EU free movement about to fall apart?
Oct 14, 2024
Ambassador Luby of Estonia, with her expertise on Eastern European migration issues, discusses the rising tensions around the EU’s free movement policy. She highlights Poland's recent threats to suspend asylum rights, linking them to geopolitical pressures from Russia. Dave Penman, General Secretary of the FDA Union, dives into the media’s portrayal of Alex Salmond’s death, addressing the complexities of public legacy and accountability amid controversy. Their conversation reveals the intricate balance between national policy and public perception in today's political landscape.
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Free Movement Under Threat
- Individual EU states are starting to disregard free movement policies.
- This raises concerns about the EU's integrity, as core countries like Germany and Poland implement their own border controls.
Unilateral Actions
- Poland suspended asylum claims due to alleged migrant pressure from Russia and Belarus.
- Germany reimposed border controls after public discontent over irregular migration and stabbings linked to migrants.
Germany's Border Controls
- Donald Tusk criticized Germany for unilateral border control actions.
- Germany's actions followed migrant-linked stabbings, causing the CDU to push for tighter controls.