Tag: Small Boats
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Great Britain wants to return to Frontex: Official request at EU summit in early October
Through an agreement with Frontex, the United Kingdom wants to normalize cooperation with Brussels. However, the country has long been involved in other EU programs to counter migration. The British government has reached a preliminary agreement with the European Union on cooperation with Frontex. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to formally apply for this “third […]
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France installs floating barrier on English Channel, such buoys with saw blades in Texas could violate laws
A barrier of floating buoys across the Canche River is designed to prevent departures of inflatable boats to the United Kingdom. Such a construction in the U.S. state of Texas could violate various laws. The responsible authorities of the Pas-de-Calais department in France want to curb crossings of refugees to Great Britain with a swimming […]
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European police actions on English Channel: German authorities prevent “human smuggling” from the EU
In joint raids, European police forces confiscate life jackets, making it more difficult for refugees to cross into the UK. The German Federal Police are also taking part. Both the German Federal Police and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) are again participating in cooperative efforts to prosecute smuggling across the English Channel. This was […]
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Crossings to the UK: EU police to install hidden cameras on French and Belgian beaches
With several police actions, the riparians of the English Channel want to prevent unwanted crossings of migrants. German authorities plan internet campaigns against the sale of inflatable boats and engines. After Brexit, the UK is taking part in these measures funded by the Council of the EU. Up to 27,000 people may have crossed the […]