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Libyan Route Decline in Mediterranean
According to data from the French magazine «L'Obs», there has been a significant decline in the flow of illegal migration through Libya to Europe over the past two years, as the Mediterranean Sea is no longer the main route for migrants. In 2025, approximately 143,660 migrants arrived in the European Union by sea, while from the beginning of 2026 until mid-July, around 40,844 migrants were recorded as arrivals, with the number of missing persons decreasing from 2,144 to 1,600. Britain also saw 41,467 migrants crossing the English Channel during the same period, reflecting a shift in migration routes. This decline is attributed to intensified security measures and European cooperation with North African countries, especially Tunisia, to curb migration flows, aiming to establish a "maritime barrier" in the Mediterranean and reduce waves of economic and social migration. The number of migrants arriving via Italy, previously a primary gateway, has also decreased significantly due to new European and security policies focused on safeguarding the coasts and combating illegal migration operations.
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