Lampedusa: Leaders Visit Island Amid Migrant Boat Concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited the island of Lampedusa following a surge in migrant arrivals. Over 8,000 migrants have arrived on the island in the past three days, putting Italy under "unsustainable pressure." Von der Leyen acknowledged that the issue requires a European solution and pledged increased support to transfer migrants out of Lampedusa and combat people smugglers. Meloni called for a European Union naval blockade to prevent boats from crossing the Mediterranean. The surge in arrivals has led to protests by some Lampedusa residents against plans for a new tent camp.