European leaders weigh in on 'legitimate' issue of illegal immigration: 'Must be stopped'

The European Union allows for free movement between member states, making any immigration policy on national borders difficult to enforce while the continental border remains porous.

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"We are fighting against crime because the human traffickers are the same trafficking drugs and weapons," he added. "For this, we need to fight against crime. To beat the crime, it is also a very important instrument for reducing illegal immigration." 

Europe experiences a significant level of migration from North Africa and parts of the Middle East, which culminated in a refugee crisis between 2015 and 2016 that saw countries such as Germany struggle to handle the level of incoming immigration.