EC warns of procedures over migrants (2)

(ANSAmed) - Brussels, May 31 - The European Commission warned on Tuesday that it will open infringement procedures against member States if the pace of relocation of migrants within the EU does not pick up. "The pace of relocation must accelerate," said EC spokesperson Mina Andreeva, who pointed out that only 1% of the 160,000 people who were meant to be transferred from Italy and Greece have moved. Andreeva said that the relocation agreement was "legally binding" and "must be applied", adding that for this reason "we have sent warning letters" to governments.
    The spokesperson added that "we won't be ashamed to exercise our powers as guardians of the (EU) treaties if necessary".