During his time in Strasbourg he also spoke about immigration policy and the need for it to be based on the fight against illegal immigration, a humane inclusive policy and proper coordination with the countries of origin.
Attiecībā uz imigrācijas politiku viņš iestājās par trīs pīlāru pieeju — cīņu pret nelegālo imigrāciju, imigrantu integrēšanu un koordināciju ar izcelsmes valstīm.