European Migration Crisis Responses

The transcript discusses a migrant crisis in the Mediterranean, where a boat carrying illegal migrants sank near Lampedusa, leading to a tragic loss of life. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi called for an emergency European Council meeting to address the crisis. The debate centered around a proposed quota system to distribute migrants across EU countries, which faced opposition, particularly from Eastern European nations. After extensive negotiations, a voluntary plan was agreed upon to share a limited number of migrants, highlighting the challenges of migration policy and European unity.

What was the main cause of the tragedy near Lampedusa?

• An earthquake occurred

• A fire broke out on the island

• A storm hit the island

• A boat carrying illegal migrants sank

What action did the Italian Prime Minister take in response to the crisis?

• He called for an extraordinary European Council meeting

• He resigned from his position

• He declared a state of emergency

• He closed the borders

Who convened the emergency summit to address the migration crisis?

• Donald Tusk

• Emmanuel Macron

• Matteo Renzi

• Angela Merkel

What was the main proposal by Matteo Renzi at the summit?

• To increase military presence in the Mediterranean

• To provide financial aid to Italy

• To create a quota system for migrants

• To close all borders

Which group of leaders was most opposed to the quota system proposal?

• Northern European leaders

• Western European leaders

• Southern European leaders

• Eastern European leaders

How did the Italian Prime Minister view the migration issue?

• As a problem for the United Nations

• As solely an Italian problem

• As a European values issue

• As a minor issue

What was the concern of Eastern European leaders regarding the quota system?

• It would encourage more migrants to come

• It would lead to economic instability

• It would increase crime rates

• It would violate EU laws

What was the final decision made by the European Council regarding the migrant crisis?

• To provide financial aid to affected countries

• To agree on a voluntary plan to share migrants

• To close all EU borders

• To implement a mandatory quota system

What was the reaction of some countries to the idea of accepting refugees?

• They wanted to increase the number of refugees

• They were supportive

• They refused to even consider it

• They demanded financial compensation

What was the nature of the plan agreed upon by the European Council?

• Strict and enforced

• Flexible and optional

• Mandatory and comprehensive

• Voluntary and limited