Abstract
This blog post by Dr. Anne Daguerre, published by UK in a Changing Europe, investigates the long-standing tensions between the UK and France over irregular Channel crossings by asylum seekers. It traces the evolution of border control cooperation since the 1990s, culminating in recent political flashpoints such as the tragic 2021 boat sinking and the 2023 Franco-British summit. The piece critiques the imbalance in responsibility-sharing and questions the effectiveness of current bilateral and EU-UK approaches, particularly in the absence of safe asylum routes and legal return mechanisms.
| Original language | English |
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| Type | Blog post |
| Media of output | Online |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 31 May 2023 |