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France's New Tactics to Halt Channel Crossings Ahead of Macron's Visit

7/6/2025

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Cooper Applauds France

Yvette Cooper lauded France's innovative strategies to curb Channel crossings as Emmanuel Macron prepares for his UK visit. French police have actively blocked boats, and talks are underway for additional measures. A potential “one in, one out” plan aims to deter the surge, which has seen over 20,000 people make the perilous journey this year—a staggering 48% rise from 2024.

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France Intercepts Migrant Boats

French police are taking bold action against migrant boats in the English Channel, utilizing jet skis and nets to intercept crossings. This new approach, building on past methods, seeks to curb the surge of over 21,000 migrants this year, many fleeing Afghanistan. As the crisis deepens, authorities are reevaluating legal limits on police interventions.

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Cooper Applauds France

Yvette Cooper lauded France's innovative strategies to curb Channel crossings as Emmanuel Macron prepares for his UK visit. French police have actively blocked boats, and talks are underway for additional measures. A potential “one in, one out” plan aims to deter the surge, which has seen over 20,000 people make the perilous journey this year—a staggering 48% rise from 2024.

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