Deeper cooperation across both shores of the sea will benefit us all,” wrote EU Commission President von der Leyen on X . Germany, on the other hand, has removed its veto on the agreed-upon EU migratory framework but is tussling with Italy over NGO ships. Berlin’s requested amendment to the text, designed to protect the operation of NGO ships, is “a step backwards,” argued PM Meloni. Still, the Italian PM noted there’s a general “will to tackle the issue with thoroughness and speed” among MED9 countries. Cooperating with Northern African countries.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 29, 2023 16:46 UTC