Frontex trimite nave în Canalul Mânecii pentru operațiuni de căutare și salvare a migranților

Frontex will deploy ships in the English Channel and North Sea to assist with migrant search and rescue operations, following a recent meeting between French and British leaders. Two Spanish vessels will join French patrols from September to October, with a Lithuanian ship participating until January. This initiative aims to enhance France's capabilities amid increasing migration pressure. The English Channel is a heavily trafficked maritime route, posing significant risks for migrants attempting to cross in overcrowded boats. The issue of migration remains politically contentious in both France and the UK, with the British government facing pressure to curb small boat arrivals.