UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is exploring Italy's strategies for managing migrant arrivals as he seeks solutions to the ongoing issue of small boat crossings to the UK.
Italy has significantly reduced the number of irregular migrants arriving by sea, with a reported decrease of more than 60% in a year, attributed to strengthened ties with Libya and support from the EU to Tunisia. During a controversial trip to Italy, Starmer expressed interest in learning from Italy's approach, including the possibility of processing migrants abroad, as the UK looks to address the challenge of illegal migration and prevent deaths in the Channel.
Italy's success has been marked by a substantial drop in migrant arrivals, from 125,800 to 44,675 in the same period year-over-year, showcasing the effectiveness of their measures.
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