Nicolas Schmit, the European socialists' lead candidate for the upcoming June elections, has called for a revision of the multi-million euro agreements Brussels has made with neighboring countries to curb irregular migration.
Schmit, currently serving as the European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, has diverged from the stance of President Ursula von der Leyen, who has actively supported such deals over the past year with countries including Tunisia, Mauritania, and Egypt.
These agreements, aimed at strengthening local economies and reducing irregular migration, have garnered broad support from European leaders.
Egypt's annual urban consumer inflation is projected to fall sharply to 14.5% in February, down from 24.
The trial of 40 Tunisian activists and opposition figures, which began on Tuesday, has been postponed until April 11, according
Israel and the United States have dismissed a $53 billion reconstruction proposal for Gaza, put forward by Egypt and backed
According to the NGO Sea Watch, over 30 migrants, including 2 children are stranded on an oil rig off Tunisia.
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