The European Union intends to prevent mass migration from Afghanistan to Europe in part by providing stronger support for those countries in the region that will accept refugees, the statement of the EU Council following the results of an emergency session at the level of interior ministers published on Tuesday said.
"Based on lessons learned, the EU and its Member States stand determined to act jointly to prevent the recurrence of uncontrolled large-scale illegal migration movements faced in the past (meaning the 2015-2016 migration crisis - TASS), by preparing a coordinated and orderly response. Incentives to illegal migration should be avoided. The EU should also strengthen the support to the countries in Afghanistan’s immediate neighbourhood to ensure that those in need receive adequate protection primarily in the region," the document said. The EU "will step up financial support to relevant international organisations" in order to provide financial support to the countries in the region.
The EU Ministers of Home Affairs in particular proposed to launch "targeted information campaigns" in order to "combat the narratives used by smugglers, including in the on-line environment, which encourage people to embark on dangerous and illegal journeys towards Europe."...
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