Austria officially asks Sweden, through Chancellor Karl Nehammer, to implement urgent measures as part of the presidency of the Council of the European Union, these being necessary at the moment due to the major problems that exist with migration in the European Union, the request coming during a meeting held in Stockholm between the prime ministers of the two EU countries.
Austria demands better protection of the borders, but also the fundamental change of the asylum system in the European Union because the accession of Romania to Schengen, but also of Bulgaria, and Sweden is in a position to initiate these processes, but for their completion it is also necessary that the Spanish to get involved from June, after taking over the presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Austria has repeatedly tried to convince not only Sweden, but also Spain, or other countries in the European Union that it is important to help it in its plans to reform the Schengen Area in order to reduce illegal migration, but also the number of registered asylum applications throughout Europe, but it remains to be seen to what extent the help he is asking for will be offered to him now.
"Sweden is an important partner for us in the fight against illegal migration, especially during the period in which it holds the presidency of the EU Council. We took action at European level and put more pressure on the asylum brake. These steps must now be implemented quickly.
In addition to migration, one of the priorities of the Swedish presidency of the EU Council is strengthening Europe's competitiveness. Research, innovation and know-how are European strengths in global competition. We support the Presidency of the Council on this path. In addition to excellent bilateral relations, Sweden and Austria have many common interests in the EU:
