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EU chief promises a plan of action as migrants flock to Italian island

  • September 18, 2023
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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EU chief promises a plan of action as migrants flock to Italian island

Subject: IR

Section: Places in news

Context

  • Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Lampedusa in response to a surge in migrant arrivals.

Migrant Arrivals in Italy

  • Italy has seen a substantial increase in migrant arrivals, with nearly 126,000 migrants arriving in the country this year, almost double the figure for the same period in 2022.

Challenges in Lampedusa

  • Lampedusa, a small Italian island, has witnessed a sharp rise in migrant landings, exceeding its permanent population.
  • Locals are protesting against the growing burden on the island.

European Union’s  Action Plan

  • Ursula von der Leyen introduced a 10-point plan to assist Italy with the migrant crisis.
  • The plan includes utilizing Frontex, the EU’s border agency, to identify and repatriate ineligible asylum seekers among migrants.
  • Frontex will intensify surveillance of migrant boats, both at sea and from the air, and collaborate in combatting human smugglers.
  • The plan expedites the supply of equipment to Tunisia’s coastguard, the main departure point for sea migrants, and accelerates fund transfers.
  • Ursula von der Leyen is committed to improving legal channels for migrants.

Lampedusa

  • Location: Lampedusa is a small Italian island in the Mediterranean Sea, southwest of Sicily and east of Tunisia.
  • Geography: It covers about 20 square kilometers, the largest of the Pelagie Islands.
  • Population: Small, with seasonal variations due to tourism; Italian and North African communities.
  • Economy: Primarily reliant on tourism, with fishing and agriculture contributing.
  • Immigration: Known for being a destination for migrants and refugees in the Mediterranean.
  • Historical Significance: Influenced by Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, and Normans due to its strategic location.
EU chief promises a plan of action as migrants flock to Italian island IR

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