02:48Germany: EU must defend borders from North Pole to Morocco or face Nationalism - Merkel
Merkel in turn called for EU collective action in controlling the Schengen zone from “the North Pole … to Morocco”, saying, “Either we defend these external borders and we protect them all together, or we will fall into nationalism.”
During her two-day visit to Italy, Angela Merkel will hold talks with Renzi on the refugee crisis, the Schengen agreement, and other pressing EU and international topics.
Following their talks, a joint press conference is expected. On Friday, the German Chancellor will attend the International Charlemagne Prize ceremony along with this year's winner, Pope Francis.
02:48Merkel in turn called for EU collective action in controlling the Schengen zone from “the North Pole … to Morocco”, saying, “Either we defend these external borders and we protect them all together, or we will fall into nationalism.”
During her two-day visit to Italy, Angela Merkel will hold talks with Renzi on the refugee crisis, the Schengen agreement, and other pressing EU and international topics.
Following their talks, a joint press conference is expected. On Friday, the German Chancellor will attend the International Charlemagne Prize ceremony along with this year's winner, Pope Francis.