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Dublin summit statement calls for closer European cooperation on migration

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13 Nov 2026, 6:18 pm IST1 min read

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The UK, Denmark and Italy issued a joint statement on irregular migration at the European Political Community summit in Dublin on 12 November. The UK government said 41 leaders endorsed the statement, which it published on 13 November.

The leaders called for closer cooperation with countries of origin and transit, greater information sharing against people-smuggling networks, and returns in accordance with international law for people without a right to stay. They also reaffirmed the role of international conventions in protecting refugees.

The leaders agreed to discuss migration again at the European Political Community summit in Switzerland.

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Credit: Joint leaders’ statement published by the UK Prime Minister’s Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. · Summarised/translated by KROV · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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