Migrant crisis could ‘tarnish’ Europe’s image — Spanish FM

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Maria Garcia-Margallo warns that the migrant crisis could “tarnish” Europe’s image and pledges his country will take in refugees despite its economic woes.

“From an ethical and practical point of view, so as not to tarnish the image of Europe and therefore favor extremism, we must make the maximum effort” to help refugees, Garcia-Margallo says in Iran.

He says Spain will do its part “to welcome a maximum number of refugees, offer them a roof over their heads and social services” despite its financial difficulties.

Garcia-Margallo does not say how many refugees Spain is willing to receive.

— AFP

Spanish Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister Jose Garcia-Margallo speaks during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif (unseen) on September 7, 2015 in the Iranian capital, Tehran. (AFP PHOTO / ATTA KENARE)
Spanish Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister Jose Garcia-Margallo speaks during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif (unseen) on September 7, 2015 in the Iranian capital, Tehran. (AFP PHOTO / ATTA KENARE)

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