(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 7 - The European Commission told Premier Giorgia Meloni Tuesday that it was ready for long-term solutions to the migrant issue including combatting traffickers and boosting repatriations.
    Answering a recent letter from the premier, a spokesman said, the EC recognized the need to find long-term solutions to the migration issue, in line with the EC president's message to the European Council on migrants last month.
    The EC "wants to renew efforts to reach a migration pact and give operational responses," said the spokesman.
    "Migration must be addressed with a holistic approach, combatting traffickers, implementing repatriations for those who are not entitled to stay, but also offering clear channels for safe and legal migration". (ANSA).