In Italy, Gérald Darmanin addresses the issue of terrorism and border control

The French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, on November 3 at the National Assembly.

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French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin was visiting Rome on Friday.

During the interview with her Italian counterpart, Luciana Lamorgese, the Tunisian author of the attack on Nice was discussed in particular, who landed in Lampedusa at the end of September, then escaped any form of control and the establishment imminent joint brigade to monitor the borders.

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From our correspondent in Rome

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Anne Le Nir

As a good diplomat, Gérald Darmanin does not blame Italy for anything.

“ 

I wanted to come back to Italy to share the common issues we have, thanking Italy for the cooperation you have provided us, especially following this ignoble

attack in Nice

.

No one could have expected that someone unknown to the intelligence services would take action

 , ”he said.

Regarding the new commitments in the fight against terrorism and illegal immigration, Gérald Darmanin and his Italian counterpart, Luciana Lamorgese, assured that the Franco-Italian brigade project for border surveillance is about to be implemented. in place.

But no question of suspending the Schengen agreements.

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Strengthen our border controls

 "

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We need to strengthen our border controls, this is very important, while leaving free movement to EU foreigners

 ", continued the French minister.

Luciana Larmogese will soon be visiting France to refine other terrorism prevention projects at European level.

These anti-terrorism programs will be on the program for the next meeting between the two ministers in Paris.

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