The European Commission says it is working on a "new paradigm" to tackle migration, following a letter on so-called 'innovative solutions' from 19 member states.
"This is a welcome sign of support for our comprehensive approach to migration management," said a European commission spokesperson of the letter, in an email.
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Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.