Is the far-right shaping the EU’s migration policy?
Germany and Austria agree to boost the EU border force, as divisions heighten over immigration policy.
It’s an issue that has divided Europe for years – illegal migration.
Almost two million people have risked their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea since 2014.
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This movement towards Europe continues to take a devastating toll on human life. Thousands die during their desperate journeys.
Several policies on border control and restrictions have seen a decrease in the number of refugees and migrants, but members of the European Union still can’t agree on what to do with them.
So, what’s the fallout from the continuing rifts within the EU over migration?
Presenter: Sami Zeidan
Guests:
Thorsten Benner – cofounder and director of the Global Public Policy Institute
Schams El Ghoneimi – foreign policy adviser at the European Parliament
Marianna Karakoulaki – researcher on migration
Published On 17 Sep 2018