EU mulls taking in 1,500 child refugees

Berlin
The European Union is considering taking in up to 1,500 migrant children who are currently housed in Greek camps, the German government said Monday.

“A humanitarian solution is being negotiated at the European level for a ‘coalition of the willing’ to take in these children,” said the government in a statement, adding that Berlin was ready to take in an “appropriate” share.

EU executive tells Turkey to take migrants back from Greek border Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of talks with President Tayyip Erdogan that Turkey must move refugees and migrants away from the Greek border. “Finding a solution to this situation will require relieving the pressure that is put on the border,” von der Leyen told a news conference on Monday

She said ensuring the right to asylum, support for both Turkey and Greece, as well as moving people – especially minors – stranded on the Greek islands to mainland Europe were immediately needed too.

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