How should Europe deal with its migration crisis? | Migration

The Channel is once again the scene of tragedy, with more people dying as they try to reach the UK coast.

The latest incident underscores the escalating migrant crisis that is posing a challenge for both French and British authorities.

As the number of border crossings increases, critics highlight the lack of cooperation between countries to tackle the problem.

What is needed to manage the influx of undocumented migrants?

Is it effective enough to tackle the criminal gangs that organize the risky trips?

Or are governments overlooking deeper, systemic problems?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Nando Sigona – Professor of International Migration and Forced Displacement at the University of Birmingham

Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah – Communications Director at the charity Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants

Yasha Maccanico – Co-chair of Migreurop, a Euro-African network focusing on the impacts of migration policies