UK-France Migrant Deal Hangs by Thread

UK-France Migrant Deal on Brink: High-Stakes Negotiations Over Beach Patrols

The UKs £480 million deal with France to fund beach patrols against small boat migrants is at risk of expiring, with negotiations stalling over demands for more aggressive interventions against people-smuggling gangs. France opposes these demands, citing potential risks to asylum seekers lives. Critics argue that these costly agreements do not stop the boats and may even increase drownings, advocating for safe legal routes instead. The deal, signed in 2023, has faced challenges, including the early resignation of the head of Britains border command and scrapped trials targeting taxi boats due to safety concerns. Despite assurances of continued joint operations, the standoff highlights the difficulty of balancing Channel security with humanity.

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