Leaders from northern and southern Europe have convened in Saariselkä, Finland for the North-South Summit on European security, defence, and migration. The summit, attended by Prime Ministers and EU representatives, is focusing on issues such as Baltic Sea security following damage to undersea cables, potentially caused by a Chinese vessel. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson expressed concern over the incidents, highlighting vulnerability in the region. The summit also addresses migration and border security, with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo advocating for a controversial ‘deportation bill’ allowing Finland to refuse asylum seekers at its eastern border with Russia. The bill, criticized by human rights groups, is under review by the European Commission. Orpo received a letter of support from EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The leaders at the summit are discussing the need for European countries to take greater responsibility for security, particularly given threats from Russia and challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. The gathering includes meetings with border experts to discuss confidential issues and develop new initiatives. Overall, the summit serves as a platform for important discussions and collaboration among European leaders on critical security, defence, and migration matters.
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Leaders convene in Lapland, Finland for European security summit
