"EU Commits €7.4B Aid to Egypt to Address Economic Struggles and Migration"

The EU has signed a €7.4 billion aid deal with Egypt aimed at curbing irregular migration and boosting the country's economy, with a focus on border controls. The agreement, part of the EU's strategy to address migration, has drawn criticism for its lack of human rights safeguards and for potentially supporting autocratic leaders. The deal coincides with an increase in irregular migration to the EU, and follows similar agreements with other countries in Europe's periphery.