SECTORAL POLICIES / Migration

Commission proposes that Member States consider further sanctions against Belarus and against third countries involved in arrivals at EU’s external borders

Brussels, 09/11/2021 (Agence Europe)

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called on Member States on Monday evening to consider a new package of sanctions against the Belarusian regime, but also against third country airlines that are also allegedly involved in what the Commission calls a hybrid attack against the EU.

“Belarus must stop endangering the lives of its citizens. The instrumentalisation of migrants for political purposes by Belarus is unacceptable”, commented the President.

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