The EU Needs Values-Based Engagement in the Southern Mediterranean

The EU Needs Values-Based Engagement in the Southern Mediterranean

As the EU prepares a new pact for its Southern neighborhood, the union should balance economic and security interests with support for civil society, political reforms, and inclusive governance.

Greece, EU to press Libya on migrant crossings as Mediterranean numbers ...

EU Migration Chief Plans Urgent Libya Visit

Magnus Brunner, the European Union Commissioner for Migration, announced that Libya is now a top priority on the EU’s agenda. He revealed plans to visit the North African country next week, amid growing concerns over the increase in irregular migration across the Mediterranean. Brunner emphasised the urgency of the situation, stating that Europe must act quickly and decisively. “We need to be fast and firm with the Libyan authorities after the s…

EU to Seek Tougher Measures From Libyan Authorities - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service

The European Union Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner said that the EU would take a firm approach with Libyan authorities, following a rise in illegal migration across the Mediterranean. In the first two months of 2025, the Central Mediterranean route linking North Africa to Europe saw a 48% increase in illegal border crossings compared to 2024. Magnus Brunner plans to travel to Libya next week with government representatives from Greece, Ita…

Rising Mediterranean Crossings: EU Migration Commissioner announces tougher stance on Libya – The North Africa Post

The European Union has pledged a firmer stance on illegal migration from Libya following a spike in sea crossings to southern Europe. EU Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, announced on Tuesday, July 1st, plans to lead a delegation to Libya next week alongside officials from Greece, Italy, and Malta. Their mission is to press Libyan […]

KYSEA underlines need to cooperate with Libya to stem migration

The Government Council on Foreign and Defense Affairs (KYSEA), Greece’s highest decision-making body on foreign and defense policy, has underlined the need to cooperate with the Libyan authorities to prevent the establishment of a new migration route from eastern Libya to Crete.