UK, France agree three-year deal to curb Channel migrant crossings
Summary
The UK and France have agreed to a three-year plan to reduce illegal crossings of the English Channel by migrants. France will increase its coastal police force by over 50%, and the UK will provide up to 766 million euros in funding, with some payments dependent on results.Key Facts
- France plans to increase coastal police officers to 1,400 by 2029.
- The UK will provide up to 766 million euros ($897 million) to support the plan.
- About a quarter of the UK funding will only be paid if agreed-upon results are achieved.
- The deal renews the Sandhurst treaty, first signed in 2018 and extended in 2023.
- The UK wanted conditions on how its money is used to ensure effectiveness.
- France will also use drones, helicopters, and digital tools to prevent crossings.
- The plan focuses on the summer months when crossings are most frequent.
- The deal comes amid political pressure in the UK to control immigration.
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