The next European Commission has created a new vice-presidency post dealing with migration but titled it "Protecting our European Way of Life".
Margartis Schinas, the former commission chief spokesperson, has been promoted to oversee the portfolio.
In a tweet on Tuesday (10 September), Schinas said he was thrilled to take on the task, noting it will also entail issues dealing with security, employment and education.
But given the toxic politics surrounding migration, the re-...
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