Militarization and Profit: The Dark Realities of EU's Border Policies

The chapter delves into the dire situations faced by migrants attempting to cross the EU's external border, shedding light on the profitable motive behind making borders deadly and outsourcing human rights violations. It discusses the horrors faced by migrants in Libya, the role of the EU-funded Libyan coast guard, and the disturbing tactics employed by the European Union to avoid rescue obligations at sea. The conversation also covers the EU's controversial border policies extending into other territories, coercing countries to prevent migrants through financial means and highlighting the imbalance of power in migration policies.