A joint note, a sign of peace between the Quirinale and the Elysée, was sent to try to restore calm between Italy and France after the recent storm over the issue of migrants. Sergio Mattarella, the President of the Republic, spoke with Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, on the phone. During the conversation, "both leaders reaffirmed the great importance of the relationship between the two countries and agreed on the need for full cooperation in every area, both bilaterally and in the European Union." In the meantime, the issue of migrants is becoming more important on the European agenda. The EU Commission is working on "an action plan for migration," and Anitta Hipper, a spokesperson for the European executive, says that in this context, "an extraordinary meeting of Interior Ministers will be called." Then, when it comes to the duty to save lives at sea, to add that "No difference exists between NGO ships and other ships. This is a clear and unambiguous rule that must be followed no matter what". (Photo Max Cavallari)