European Borders Quotes

When they come to Europe, they are confronted by still closed borders. Thus, the concept of open borders is a very selective concept, one that is not taken seriously at all in the experience of non-Europeans.

I am against the policy which would promote the entry of immigrants into Europe, which cannot accept them.

Our feeling of community and security in Europe requires safe external borders.

Schengen cannot survive without the most dramatic reform, and the external borders of Europe must be rapidly strengthened.

We in Austria have always had lots of immigration. But when one starts, as happened in Europe last year, to open the borders and to transport people northwards as fast as possible, then of course it's not just Syrians who come. People from all around the world then see their chance to quickly come to Europe.

Today, Germany is on the borders of Europe everywhere.

The Southern borders of Bavaria are being protected by Hungary.

It would appear that the natural frontier of Russia runs from Dantzic or perhaps Stettin to Trieste.

The European Borders Agency in Warsaw has been created to help border forces in Europe cooperate more.

After saying yes to Turkey, the EU is having difficulty finding clear and consistent grounds for saying no to other, still more remote candidates - but being in the general vicinity of Europe does seem to be a continuing requirement.

We are protecting Europe according to European rules that say borders can be crossed only in certain areas in a controlled way and after registration.

We have to stop illegal immigration in order to ensure security in Europe.

The fortress of Europe with its frontiers must be held and will be held too, as long as is necessary.

Whether you like it or not - I want to close the Dutch borders.