Several EU leaders to meet this Sunday to find a solution to migration crisis

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will chair the meeting - Copyright REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

By Euronews

Published on 20/06/2018 - 16:58 GMT+2

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A flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days has resulted in the announcement of an emergency "informal meeting" on migration ahead of the European Council Summit later this month. Leaders of countries on the front line of Europe's migration crisis will be participating.

A rush of diplomatic activity to deal with Europe's migration crisis has resulted in the announcement of an emergency meeting to take place this Sunday among interested heads of government.

It's being called an "informal working meeting" to prepare for the European Council Summit later this month - and will be chaired by the President of the European Commission.

Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria and Malta are expected to attend, as well as Austria, which next month takes up the Presidency of the European Council.

Its Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, is thought to favour a solution that will involve centres being set up in North Africa to process asylum applications before migrants reach Europe.

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Several EU leaders to meet this Sunday to find a solution to migration crisis

A flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days has resulted in the announcement of an emergency "informal meeting" on migration ahead of the European Council Summit later this month. Leaders of countries on the front line of Europe's migration crisis will be participating.

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