The Extraordinary Council of the Interior on November 25 decided to convene the Czech Presidency, where European ministers will be closed to discuss the current situation in all countries. migratory streets.

The announcement of the emergency meeting comes after pressure from the Commission, which is working on an action plan to deal with escalating tensions over the rescue of asylum seekers at sea.

‼️ The Czech Presidency has just decided to convene an extraordinary Council for Internal Affairs on 25 November.

Ministers will review the current situation on all migration routes. #YUHA #EU2022CZ

— EU2022_CZ (@EU2022_CZ) November 17, 2022

Italy and France clashed head-on last week when Paris decided to freeze the admission of 3,500 migrants under a European redistribution agreement because Rome refused to allow all asylum-seekers to leave the Ocean Viking ship for France. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced plans to strengthen the border with Italy to prevent migrants from crossing the border.

As Commission vice-president Margaritis Schinas said in an interview with Politico on Friday, the Commission will try to find a golden ratio for an action plan with specific initiatives that will concern the entire Central Mediterranean route.

Mr Shinas criticized Member States for failing to agree on a reform of EU asylum rules proposed by the Commission, the so-called Migration Pact. In particular, he noted that the Italian government is demanding more European solidarity to solve the problem, but is blocking an agreement on a new European pact.

Last month, the EU also raised concerns about a migration route through the Western Balkans, where illegal entry has increased largely due to Serbia’s visa policy, which allows citizens of countries such as India, Tunisia and Burundi to travel without a visa to the EU.