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Escape to Great Britain: More and more immigrants want to cross the English Channel – Politics

Escape to Great Britain: More and more immigrants want to cross the English Channel – Politics

More and more immigrants are trying French English Channel To cross to Great Britain. From the beginning of the year to June 13, 777 attempts were made to cross the strait in small boats, according to the Interior Ministry, according to the AFP news agency in Paris.

A total of 20,132 refugees are involved, an increase of 68 percent over the same period last year. The record numbers for 2021 have already been talked about. 52 000 Immigrant efforts On top of that Reach the English Channel28 000 won According to the French Ministry.

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Years Need immigrants from northern French port cities On top of that Cross Channel UK. Great Britain wants to prevent this, and pays France for intensive border security. France, on the other hand, blames the British Create opportunities for legal entry.

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French politicians are also throwing Great Britain is also acting hypocritically: on the one hand, there is talk of fighting immigration, and on the other hand, the British are making it much easier for illegal immigrants to find work in the country. (dpa)