Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:15am on 07 Jun 2026,Sunday International
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech in Normandy to criticise European migration policies, saying several European beaches were being "stormed" by an "invasion" of migrants. Speaking 82 years after Allied forces landed in Nazi-occupied France, Hegseth said some European capitals had become too comfortable with their freedoms and needed to act against illegal migration. His remarks reflect the Trump administration's hardline stance on border security and immigration. The comments come as migration remains a major political issue across Europe, with several countries tightening border controls and asylum policies. (PC: BBC)
