Germany reaffirms commitment to accepting migrants from Italy
Germany has reversed its decision to suspend a voluntary agreement with Italy to receive new arrivals of migrants and refugees. Germany had initially accused Italy of not honoring its obligations under the EU's Dublin rules, but the recent influx of migrants to the Italian island of Lampedusa has prompted Germany to resume taking in people under the EU solidarity scheme. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for joint EU action, including a naval mission, to prevent migrants from crossing the Mediterranean.