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France Shifts Tactics to Safeguard Migrant Crossings at Sea

11/28/2025

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French maritime police (the national maritime law enforcement agency) will begin intervening at sea to protect human life amid ongoing migrant crossings.
A spokesperson said nets will not be used to intercept boats, a shift from the earlier aggressive tactic under former Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
France can intercept boats before they pick up migrants, but strong winds are delaying operations.

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French maritime police (the national maritime law enforcement agency) will begin intervening at sea to protect human life amid ongoing migrant crossings.
A spokesperson said nets will not be used to intercept boats, a shift from the earlier aggressive tactic under former Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
France can intercept boats before they pick up migrants, but strong winds are delaying operations.