Ursula von der LeyenJul 9, 2026, 10:02 AMBluesky

Von der Leyen announces a new sanctions regime against migrant smugglers and traffickers

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Von der Leyen announces a new sanctions regime against migrant smugglers and traffickers and states the common goal is driving them out of business.

Today, we are presenting a new sanctions regime against migrant smugglers and traffickers. We all have a common goal. To drive them out of business. And to save the lives of thousands of people who dream of a better life.

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