Developing Sanctions Regime to Counter Migrant Smuggling & Human Trafficking
March 19, 2026
March 19, 2026
BRUSSELS, Belgium, March 19 -- The European Policy Centre posted the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by policy analyst Svitlana Taran:
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Developing a new sanctions regime to counter migrant smuggling and human trafficking
Despite almost 178,000 detections in 2025, marking a 26% decrease in irregular border crossings compared to 2024, the situation at Europe's borders remains uncertain. Ongoing conflicts, geopolitical instability and persist . . .
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Developing a new sanctions regime to counter migrant smuggling and human trafficking
Despite almost 178,000 detections in 2025, marking a 26% decrease in irregular border crossings compared to 2024, the situation at Europe's borders remains uncertain. Ongoing conflicts, geopolitical instability and persist . . .