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Middle East Crisis May Trigger A New Refugee Crisis In The EU, Warns UNHCR


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With the ongoing escalation of violence in the Middle East, the number of displaced individuals continues to rise rapidly.

The UN refugee agency UNHCR has reported that thousands of Lebanese and Syrian refugees in Lebanon have already fled towards the Syrian border to escape Israeli strikes.

Experts warn that the current situation could mirror the 2015 refugee crisis, when the Syrian conflict forced many to seek refuge in Europe.


However, this time the EU may be less willing to accommodate a new influx of refugees. The bloc is already grappling with the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine, while the growing influence of far-right and anti-immigration parties in several European governments could further reduce the willingness to accept migrants and refugees from the Middle East.


Is Europe at risk of facing another refugee crisis? And is the EU doing enough to prevent large-scale displacement? Euronews's Isabel da Silva discusses these concerns with UNHCR representative in Lebanon, Ivo Freijsen, speaking from his office in Beirut.


We also bring you the latest developments in the EU deforestation law saga after the European Commission decided on Wednesday to postpone its implementation.


And finally, Radio Schuman will tell you what are the top neighbourhoods in the world. We won't spoil the entire list, but a French district tops the list.


Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Zacharia Vigneron and music by Alexandre Jas.

 

Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.   


Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.


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