This is changing the politics around irregular migration in the region. Discussions on cross-Mediterranean irregular migration fixate on how European responses are driven by their own domestic political considerations. Just as European domestic priorities colour their approach towards irregular migration, domestic priorities also dictate action by Maghrebi states. The sharp rise in Maghrebi irregular migration to Europe is likely to continue in 2019, further straining the politics around migration within North Africa and between countries in the region and those in Europe. Without this, both bi-lateral frustration and Maghrebi irregular migration will continue to rise.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 04, 2019 15:11 UTC