EU role in migrants arriving by boat
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EU asylum and immigration policy for migrants on boats

The EU's migrant crisis slipped from the political headlines as the numbers slowed in recent months, but is back in the news after Italy refused to accept a rescue ship with 629 mainly-African migrants, which is now heading to Spain.

For Politics Europe, Adam Fleming looks at how European politicians draw up asylum policies for those heading to EU states via the Mediterranean.

  • 15 Jun 2018
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