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EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Cairo last November (Photo: EC - Audiovisual Service)

Belgian EU presidency eyes more Africa-based migrant deals

The new Belgian EU presidency wants to expand migration-busting relations with countries in Africa — following the bloc's controversial agreement with Tunisia last summer.

Their plans are part of a wider array of priorities, including efforts "to continue to develop a mutually beneficial partnership" between the European Union and African states. It says any such plans will adhere to international law in full.

This comes despite the Belgian government itself

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Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Cairo last November (Photo: EC - Audiovisual Service)

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Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.

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