UK and France Unite to Combat Irregular Migration

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed on the urgency of developing new solutions to address irregular migration and small boat crossings in the Channel. The leaders emphasized establishing innovative deterrents to dismantle the networks enabling these illegal activities.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 09-07-2025 21:20 IST | Created: 09-07-2025 21:20 IST
UK and France Unite to Combat Irregular Migration
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • United Kingdom

In a pivotal meeting held in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron reached a consensus on Wednesday regarding the escalating issue of irregular migration across the Channel.

Both leaders underscored the need for collaborative efforts to address the problem of small boat crossings, viewing it as a shared priority that demands unified solutions.

A strategic focus will center around crafting innovative deterrents to disrupt the existing business models facilitating these illegal activities, aiming at effectively curbing the influx.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback