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EU reaches "historic" deal on migration and asylum

The European Union on Wednesday broke years of political deadlock, striking a landmark deal on migration as negotiators worked through the night to agree on the overhaul of the bloc’s asylum procedures. The breakthrough was hailed as “historic” by EU leaders. Angeliki Dimitriadi, the head of the migration program at ELIAMEP, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this new migration deal, and break down what it means for frontline states like Greece and Cyprus. 

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

EU strikes ‘historic’ migration deal

Migration is derailing leaders from Biden to Macron. Who’s next?

Migration pact meets key Greek demands

Dendias: Greece will dispatch frigate to Red Sea

Israel, Cyprus discuss ‘fast track’ maritime lane for aid to Gaza

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