Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended the European Council meeting in Brussels, where migration policies took center stage.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed revising the concept of "safe third countries" and accelerating asylum procedures.

This aligns with Meloni's push for stricter migration controls, including external hubs for processing migrants.

Von der Leyen emphasized the need to prevent new refugee flows, particularly from Syria, and called for EU support to neighboring countries like Lebanon and Turkey.

The discussions highlight ongoing efforts to address migration challenges across Europe.