Thousands of Moroccan supporters flooded the main streets of Amsterdam after Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a World Cup knockout match, writer Julian Cabrera reported. The victory defied major predictions and sparked massive street celebrations by first and second generation Moroccan citizens in the Dutch capital.
Cabrera highlighted the events as part of a broader migration debate across the European Union. He recalled that 30 years ago, EU leaders gathered at the Tampere summit in Finland to establish European immigration policy for the following two to three decades, with former President Aznar representing Spain.
Tampere Summit Policy Failures
According to Cabrera, northern European politicians in cities such as Oslo, Luxembourg, and Copenhagen previously pontificated over salmon sandwiches about southern European immigration. He asserted that this lack of foresight led to episodes of uncontrolled immigration and alarming insecurity in major northern capitals.
Cabrera also pointed to civil unrest in Paris following a Champions League victory by Paris Saint-Germain, a football club owned by Saudi interests. Hundreds of second and third generation immigrants flooded French streets to commit vandalism, which Cabrera described as open contempt for their host nation.
European Union Migration Strategy
European Union officials have finally recognized that regulated immigration is necessary for the region, Cabrera noted. However, he emphasized that all of Africa cannot fit into Europe, adding that current policies operate with permission from the Spanish government.
