| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
|---|---|
| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/17/2187 (28.07.17) |
| Publication Date | 28/07/2017 |
| Content Type | News |
|
Background and further information: The programme aims at stepping up activities in support of the Libyan Border- and Coast Guards, to enhance their capacity to effectively manage the country's borders. It is to be implemented by Italy's Interior Ministry and it is also co-financed by this country. The initiative complements the €90 million package adopted in April to reinforce the protection and resilience of migrants, refugees and host communities in Libya. The Trust Fund committed to Libya a total ammount of €136 million since January 2017. The tasks included in this programme respond to the measures proposed under the Action Plan for the Central Mediterranean Route, put forward on 4 July 2017. They are also a result of the call from the European Council for further involvement with Libyan authorities to tackle the migratory flows. The EU Trust Fund for Africa adopted on 28 July 2017 a programme worth €46 million to reinforce the integrated migration and border management capacities of the Libyan authorities. |
|
| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-2187_en.htm |
| Related Links |
|
| Subject Categories | Justice and Home Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe, Northern Africa |
