Mediterranean Crisis Grows
The phenomenon of irregular migration across the Mediterranean Sea has undergone a significant transformation. There has been a decline in the flows from the Libyan coasts toward Italy, while there has been a noticeable increase toward Greek islands such as Crete and Gavdos. These shifts have led to a rise in the number of migrants in Greece, with crossing figures exceeding seven thousand in the first half of 2025, compared to a 59% decrease along the traditional route to Italy and a substantial 260% increase via the Libya–Crete passage. This change reflects the ability of smuggling networks to adapt to security conditions, amidst rising humanitarian risks, deaths, and European and Greek responses calling for cooperation with Libya to counter these networks.
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