Migrants: the situation on the island of Lampedusa is a “humanitarian and political drama”, regrets Italian journalist Alberto Toscano

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In Italy, the island of Lampedusa saw 6,000 migrants arrive in the last 24 hours, although it can only accommodate 400. Guest of 12/13 info, Thursday September 14, the Italian journalist, political scientist and writer Alberto Toscano returns to this “humanitarian and political drama”.

The island’s visitor center Lampedusa (Italy) saw 6,000 migrants arrive in 24 hours, Wednesday September 13, even though it can only accommodate 400. “It is a humanitarian drama, a political drama for Italy and for Europe”laments the Italian journalist, political scientist and writer Alberto Tuscanyguest of 12/13 info, Thursday September 14.

“What is missing is a comprehensive European agreement”

“Everyone says it’s the other’s fault, and as long as there is no good will to deal with this problem as a whole, we will always find controversial reasons in the short term”continues Alberto Tuscany. “Today, the migratory flow is towards Italy, Spain and Greece. As long as there is no general agreement, these three countries will find themselves managing an unmanageable situation.adds the Italian journalist. “What is missing is a comprehensive European agreement”believes Alberto Tuscany.


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