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France will intercept migrant boats in the English Channel before they load passengers, starting November 28, 2025, to curb smuggling.
France has agreed to begin intercepting migrant boats in the English Channel before they pick up passengers, a shift prompted by pressure from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The move, confirmed on November 28, 2025, allows French maritime forces to act in shallow waters, aiming to stop smuggling operations early.
Nearly 40,000 migrants have crossed the Channel by small boat in 2025, a 17% rise from last year, with the UK citing cooperation that has already prevented over 20,000 crossings.
The strategy includes stopping and immobilizing vessels, though details on tactics remain limited.
Critics warn the approach could endanger lives and push migrants toward more dangerous routes, while the UK emphasizes the need for joint action to manage migration.
Francia interceptará barcos de migrantes en el Canal de la Mancha antes de que carguen pasajeros, a partir del 28 de noviembre de 2025, para frenar el contrabando.