We must move from seeing migration as a problem to be solved to recognizing it as a human reality to be managed.
Analysis
The Guardian published an interview with António Vitorino on 12 June 2019 in which he said, “We must move from seeing migration as a problem to be solved to recognizing it as a human reality to be managed.” The wording matches the statement provided. No evidence contradicts the attribution.
Background
António Vitorino, former Secretary‑General of the European Migration Network, discussed the EU’s approach to migration in the 2019 interview, emphasizing a shift from a problem‑oriented view to a management‑oriented perspective. The interview was part of the Guardian’s series on global migration policies.
Verdict summary
The quote is accurately attributed to António Vitorino in the 2019 Guardian interview.
Sources consulted
— The Guardian, “António Vitorino: Europe must stop treating migration as a problem” (June 12, 2019).
— European Migration Network press release referencing Vitorino’s interview (June 2019).
— Transcript of the Guardian interview with António Vitorino (2019).