Globalization continues to be the force that redefines our movement between borders. Inter–parliamentary cooperation is crucial in forwarding policy solutions to migration issues that encompass economic, security, and social factors; not to mention questions of national identity.
In order to forward the broad reforms needed to address the security risks of their citizens, members of the European and national parliaments alike need to build their expertise on the internal and external threats facing Europe.
Italy’s struggles with the EU’s management of migration and the economy are emblematic of dilemmas that pertain to other countries as well. Addressing them would be in the interest of not just Italy, but the entire Union.
Up against challenges that are symptomatic of system failure, like broken institutions, economic malfunctions, and mass distrust, MPs come together to answer an important question: how do we keep societies together in times of disruption?
The European Council adopted conclusions across policy areas, from migration to digital innovation and security and defence. A key discussion, however, was on the migration debate spurred by domestic pressures in Italy and Germany.