ATHENS (Sputnik) — The leaders of 27 EU member states met in the Slovakian capital to discuss the future of the bloc in the light of the Brexit vote as well as to push reforms regarding migrant crisis and protection of the Schengen borders.
"I think, that the leaders of 27 countries have come to think that we are in a deep crisis and if we do not change, this crisis could lead to more withdrawals from the European Union. I think, this is a common stance, the public is not inspired by the modern image of Europe and [Europe] needs to strive for a new dream to inspire citizens," Tsipras said as quoted by the national ERT broadcaster.
He also added, that EU citizens note deterioration in living standards in the recent years, as the unemployment was growing and a social protection was lacking. Tsipras called for effective measures to tackle such issues as migration and security, the main problems Europe is struggling with.
