Germany and France Urge EU-UK Migration Deal Amid Rising Irregular Crossings

The call comes as both nations seek improved post-Brexit rules for workers and students in Britain.

Germany and France have requested the European Commission to negotiate a migration and asylum deal with the UK, highlighting the impact of Brexit on migration policies.
The joint letter from German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and former French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin emphasizes the need for better cooperation to address irregular migration flows in the Channel and North Sea.
France and Germany are also pushing for improved post-Brexit rules for EU workers and students in the UK as part of any migration agreement.
The European Commission has yet to respond formally to the letter, and any deal would require unanimous support from all 27 EU member states.
The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is exploring offshore processing schemes for asylum seekers, similar to Italy's approach with Albania.