26/04/2007
So, as my co-editor
tells us, Mr Solana says: "A wall that separates one country from another is not something that I like or that the European Union members like ⦠We don't think walls are reasonable instruments to stop people from crossing into a country ⦠The EU believes immigrants should be treated like people, not like criminals."
Cut to
Wikipedia and the Ceuta border fence (pictured above):
The Ceuta border fence is a separation barrier between Morocco and the Autonomous City of Ceuta, in Spain. Constructed by Spain, its stated purpose is to stop illegal immigration and smuggling.
Construction of the â¬30-million razor wire barrier was financed by the European Union. It consists of parallel 3-metre (10-foot) fences topped with barbed wire, with regular watchposts and a road running between them to accommodate police patrols or ambulance service in case of need. Underground cables connect spotlights, noise and movement sensors, and video cameras to a central control booth.
Morocco has objected to the construction of the barrier since it does not recognize Spanish sovereignty in Ceuta.
Er⦠construction was financed by the European Union?
Hypocrite does not even begin to describe this loathsome man. But then that's the EU for you.
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