Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 14 October 2020

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs

EU Council Presidency: German Ambassador to Ireland and Portuguese Ambassador to Ireland

H.E. Mr. Miguel de Almeida e Sousa:

I do not really have anything to add to what Ms Potzel has said. Migration and nationalism are not a problem in Portugal because our history means we are used to having migrants. Like Ireland, we are taking many migrants from the camps and boats. The numbers are increasing so we need a common response. It would be easier for countries such as ours, which are used to migrants. Germany is also used to migrants. It has a huge Portuguese community and both nationalities are very happy. We must help to form perceptions but we cannot impose solutions. By their example, Ireland, Portugal and Germany are making a positive contribution.

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