Egypt and the concerns in Athens and the EU over migration

Egypt is set to receive a €7.4 billion aid package to not only shore up the country’s economy, but also curb migration. The move comes amid fears that the conflicts in Gaza and Sudan risk exacerbating financial troubles in the country while raising concerns of new waves of immigration to Europe. There are concerns that Crete, which is already seeing a spike in arrivals from north Africa, could come under pressure. Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Kairidis joins Thanos Davelis to break down why this deal is vital for Egypt, Europe, and Greece. We also look into the broader debate around migration, that also focuses on the urgent need for migrants for the Greek and European economies.

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