international
UK, France agree 3‑year deal to curb Channel crossings
Key takeaways
- For the first time, the deal links some UK payments to France to performance in stopping migrants.
- Under the agreement, France will step up patrols along its coast, increasing the number of officers by more than 50% to 1,400 by 2029, while the UK will provide up to €766 million ($897 million) in funding.
- Almost a quarter of the money will be paid only if the measures prove effective.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
For the first time, the deal links some UK payments to France to performance in stopping migrants. Funding will be halted after one year if targets are not met.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Cg4t At least 29 migrants died at sea in the Channel in 2025 [FILE: April 13, 2026]Image: Ioannis Alexopoulos/ZUMA/IMAGOAdvertisement The United Kingdom and France have agreed on a new three-year deal to curb undocumented migrant crossings in the English Channel.
Under the agreement, France will step up patrols along its coast, increasing the number of officers by more than 50% to 1,400 by 2029, while the UK will provide up to €766 million ($897 million) in funding.
Article preview — originally published by DW English. Full story at the source.
Read full story on DW English →
More top stories
Also covered by
Aggregated and edited by the Scoop newsroom. We surface news from DW English alongside other reporting so you can compare coverage in one place.
Editorial policy · Corrections · About Scoop