Egypt and the concerns in Athens and the EU over migration
Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Kairidis joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the €7.4 billion aid package Egypt is set to receive from the EU to not only shore up the country’s economy, but also curb migration. We look at why the deal is vital for Egypt, Europe, and Greece, and also explore the broader debate around migration and asylum, that also focuses on the urgent need for migrants for the Greek and European economies.
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Show Notes
Egypt is set to receive a €7.4 billion aid package to not only shore up the country’s economy, but also curb migration. The move comes amid fears that the conflicts in Gaza and Sudan risk exacerbating financial troubles in the country while raising concerns of new waves of immigration to Europe. There are concerns that Crete, which is already seeing a spike in arrivals from north Africa, could come under pressure. Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Kairidis joins Thanos Davelis to break down why this deal is vital for Egypt, Europe, and Greece. We also look into the broader debate around migration, that also focuses on the urgent need for migrants for the Greek and European economies.
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Brussels prepares €7.4bn aid package for Egypt
Migrant flows putting pressure on Crete
Egyptian headache in Athens and EU
Asylum applications in EU at highest level since 2015/16 crisis