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Athens and Brussels focus on Libya as migration takes center stage

We’re turning our attention to Libya today, as a surge in the number of migrants traveling from the divided country to Greece’s shores is sounding alarms in Athens and in Brussels. As Greece and the European Union look to tackle this new challenge, Athens is also looking to engage diplomatically with the two rival factions in Libya’s east and west. Alexandra Voudouri, Kathimerini’s Brussels correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Brussels gets blamed for Libya trip fiasco

Benghazi expels EU migration envoys

Athens adopts measured response to recent diplomatic incident with Libya

Athens steps up efforts to build links with Libya as EU steps in to assist

PM unveils tough new migration measures

Trump’s pick for US ambassador completes senate hearing smoothly

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