Irish President Higgins calls for EU to rethink mass migration strategy, focusing on root causes and fairness.

Irish President Michael D. Higgins urged the European Commission to rethink its strategy on mass migration, emphasizing the critical role of migrant workers in Ireland's healthcare system. He criticized the insufficient research on migration's causes and the EU's focus on defense and barriers to entry rather than addressing root issues like food security, education, and gender equality. Higgins highlighted that countries least responsible for climate change often bear its burdens, advocating for a more humane approach to migration policies.

September 17, 2024
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