Malta foreign minister calls for coordinated EU response on Mediterranean migration

Malta's Foreign Minister Chris Fearne has called for a stronger and more coordinated European response to migration and other crises across the Mediterranean, arguing that the sea should be viewed as a connection between Europe and Africa rather than a dividing line between wealthier and poorer regions.

In an interview with Al Jazeera published on 16 August 2026, Fearne said Malta supports a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, continued European support for Ukraine, and efforts to bring Libya's rival factions toward elections and reunification.

Fearne warned that the world has become a more dangerous place and that international rule of law does not always apply.

• The source does not state the specific policy measures or mechanisms Fearne proposes for a coordinated European migration response.
• The source does not state what positions, if any, other EU member states have taken in response to Fearne's call.
• The source does not state what specific steps Fearne or Malta are pursuing regarding Libya's rival factions.
• The source does not state the context or occasion for the interview beyond its publication on Al Jazeera.
• The source does not state whether Fearne addressed any criticism of Malta's own migration or border policies.

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