EU seeks temporary deal over migrants rescued at sea

Commissioner calls for end to ad-hoc solutions after latest delay in letting ships dock

The European Union is attempting to agree on a temporary deal on the handling of migrants and refugees rescued at sea, after a push for wide-ranging reforms before the European elections failed to win support.

Diplomats are studying plans from the European commission for a temporary mechanism to manage rescue boats, after a series of incidents in which vessels were unable to dock in any Mediterranean port.

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