The US defence secretary used a D-Day commemoration event to deliver a sharp warning on migration in Europe.
Pete Hegseth has criticised European migration policies, accusing governments of failing to respond to what he described as an “invasion” of migrants arriving on the continent’s shores.
Speaking in Normandy during events marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, Hegseth said European nations were facing new threats from “dangerous ideologies” arriving through migration routes across countries including Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria. He questioned when European leaders would take stronger action.
Hegseth said the freedoms secured by Allied forces during World War II must be protected by current generations, warning that some European capitals had become too comfortable with those freedoms. His remarks come as migration remains a major political issue across Europe, with several parties advocating stricter border controls gaining support.
The comments follow similar criticism from senior members of the Trump administration, including Vice President JD Vance, who recently linked migration to broader social and security concerns in Europe.
Hegseth’s remarks are likely to intensify debate over migration policy and transatlantic relations as Europe continues to grapple with border security challenges.
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