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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 34 MIN

10 Years on From The Peak Of The Migration Crisis in Europe

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It's been 10 years since the peak of the migration crisis in Europe. January 2016 set a grim record for the number of migrants dying while attempting to cross the Mediterranean after more than 1.2 million people came to Europe seeking protection in the previous 12 months.As recently as December European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was claiming a measure of success on this issue when she said that Europe is now “managing migration responsibly”. But what does a responsible migration policy look like and what impact do the events of 2015 and 2016 have on the Europe of today?Tara Duggan is joined by journalist Valerie Cox who volunteered on the Greek islands at the height of the crisis, Host of the “Fortress Europe” Podcast Andrew Connolly & Spokesperson for Frontex, Chris Borowski

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