The European Union is set to allocate €14 million to the Canary Islands to enhance their capacity to accommodate migrants, responding to a surge in arrivals from West Africa.
Vice-President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas emphasized that 'the Canary Islands are not alone' in addressing migrant pressures, highlighting the need for support for vulnerable populations.
The scheme aims to improve assistance for unaccompanied minors through the European Asylum Agency, promoting increased cooperation among member states on asylum issues.
Irregular migration from West Africa to the Canary Islands has more than doubled, with 22,300 migrants recorded arriving between January and August this year.
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