ROME (AP) — Italian Premier Matteo Renzi issued a warning Tuesday to his European allies, saying they need to pitch in much more and help rescue tens of thousands of refugees who are risking their lives to reach the continent.

Renzi told parliament he planned to propose that EU leaders meeting Friday incorporate Italy’s beefed-up border patrol, Mare Nostrum, into the European Frontex operation so Italy doesn’t have to bear the brunt of sea rescues alone.