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EU's New Mediterranean Migration Policy
The new EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean seeks to establish more migration agreements with North African nations, sparking debate over human rights implications.
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Dubravka ŠuicaAbdel Fattah Al-SissiKais Saied
- How does Šuica respond to criticism of the agreements?
- Šuica defended the strategy, arguing that inaction would be worse, but committed to conducting human rights impact assessments before future agreements, robust monitoring, and seeking parliamentary approval.
- Which countries are targeted for new migration agreements?
- Jordan and Morocco are the next countries the EU plans to negotiate wide-ranging migration agreements with, focusing on curbing irregular immigration and improving trade relations.
- What are the broader objectives of these agreements beyond migration?
- Besides migration, the agreements aim to make the EU a reliable partner for Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and African countries, deepening relations in energy and industry sectors. She also reaffirmed support for a two-state solution in the Middle East and pledged to increase EU influence in the region.
- What are the controversies surrounding the agreements with Egypt and Tunisia?
- The agreements with Egypt and Tunisia, while resulting in decreased migration, are controversial due to human rights concerns and democratic backsliding in those countries.
- What is the main goal of the new EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean regarding migration?
- The new EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean wants to negotiate more migration agreements with North African countries to curb irregular migration and boost trade relations.