Listen: What is the EU doing to prevent migrants from drowning in the Mediterranean? (euobserver.com)

• 180 fatalities recorded in a one-week period.
• Five maritime incidents involving migrant vessels.
• Challenges to current EU border protection frameworks.

"Between March 28 and April 5, 2026, five migrant vessels sank in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Greece or Italy. The tragic loss of at least 180 lives highlights systemic failures in maritime border management and the ongoing challenge of balancing humanitarian obligations with restrictive EU migration policies."