Seeking solutions to the Mediterranean migrant crisis, European Union leaders have gathered for an emergency summit in Brussels.<br /><br /> Greece and Italy are the gateway to Europe for those fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East and Africa.<br /><br /> But with record numbers drowning in the attempt, including up to 900 migrants from one boat killed last Sunday, the EU as a whole is being urged to act now to stem the loss of life.<br /><br /> While increased naval patrols look set to be announced, the fear is that Thursday’s show of solidarity could be a short-lived cosmetic exercise.<br /><br /> A draft EU statement seen by Reuters after four hours of talks lists 13 proposals.<br /><br /> But only the first point, “strengthening our presence at sea”, which involves “at least doubling” financing and boosting the naval presence, is likely to translate into action soon.<br /><br /> Other proposals include “surgical strikes” on boats about to be used by people smugglers and other intelligence-led actions to “destroy the business model” of
