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Sovereignty battle looms as EU unveils border guard scheme

By Associated Press
· Updated January 16, 2025 12:04 AM · 2 min read read
Sovereignty battle looms as EU unveils border guard scheme

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission has unveiled a controversial plan for a European border guard agency that would deploy to member states overwhelmed by migrants — whether those nations want it or not. The new agency would have a standing reserve force of at least 1,500 border guards that could be sent to EU border chokepoints within three days, rather than relying on time-consuming calls to nations for volunteers during emergencies.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission has unveiled a controversial plan for a European border guard agency that would deploy to member states overwhelmed by migrants — whether those nations want it or not. The new agency would have a standing reserve force of at least 1,500 border guards that could be sent to EU border chokepoints within three days, rather than relying on time-consuming calls to nations for volunteers during emergencies.…

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