EU pays Egypt billions to manage migration — Cairo says it is not enough
Egypt is urging the European Union to increase its financial support for managing the growing refugee crisis, which it claims costs over €8.5 billion annually. The EU has committed €7.4 billion to Egypt for 2024-2027, but this has faced criticism from some European lawmakers and rights groups. The partnership is seen as crucial for both parties, with Europe relying on Egypt to control irregular migration and Egypt needing funds to address the humanitarian situation.
- ▪Egypt is facing a significant increase in its refugee and migrant population due to conflicts in neighboring regions.
- ▪The EU has committed €7.4 billion to Egypt for migration management and other areas from 2024 to 2027.
- ▪Critics argue that the EU's partnership with Egypt lacks sufficient human rights protections and accountability.
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