Africa: Migrant Smuggling - Europe Must Make a U-Turn

Africa: Migrant Smuggling - Europe Must Make a U-Turn

Brussels, Belgium -- Europe must understand that the only reasonable and humane way to tackle migrant smuggling is to open regular routes for people to reach Europe in safety and dignity.

Egypt signs deal with EU police agency, demands more help on migration control

Egypt has called for more international collaboration on migration control and people smuggling, and inked a police cooperation deal with Brussels.

Egypt says it has made "strenuous efforts" in tackling illegal migration, calls for European support

During the second ministerial meeting of the Khartoum Process, a migration initiative bringing together countries between the Horn of Africa and Europe, Cairo has called on European nations to scale up their support for countries like Egypt in combating illegal migration.

Egypt joins Horizon Europe despite academic freedom concerns

The European Union has struck a deal with Egypt allowing it to associate to Horizon Europe, despite concerns from MEPs and former diplomats about restrictions on research in the country.On April 10, the European Commission announced that a deal on association had been struck, with a transitional agreement allowing Egyptian researchers to apply immediately to the programme on an equal footing to Europeans.

Péter Szijjártó said: Brussels encourages and supports illegal immigration, while Egypt, as the main bastion of the North African defense line, is keeping the influx of people in check.

Europol signs Working Arrangement with the Arab Republic of Egypt, first agreement with an African country

The Working Arrangement provides for a structured and enhanced exchange of information (non-personal data) on transnational, serious and organised crime. Following the signing of the Working Arrangement, Egypt’s Ministry…