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How the EU compromised its values on migration

Janina Semenova | Philipp Barth | Laura Kabelka
June 4, 2024

The European Union is struggling to deal with migration, and the consequences for migrants and refugees are dire. The bloc has agreed on tough restrictions and is making deals with autocrats to keep migrants out.

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DW correspondent and author Janina Semenova
Janina Semenova German journalist and editor with a special focus on Russia
DW reporter Laura Kabelka
Laura Kabelka is a multimedia journalist with a focus on politics, digital topics and human rights.laura_naima
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