Overview

• The European Union and Spain have pledged a total of €210 million to help Mauritania combat illegal migration and people smuggling.
• The aid package includes measures to strengthen border controls, support economic development, and fund green hydrogen projects.
• Mauritania, a key departure point for migrants heading to Europe, is facing increased migration pressures and instability in the Sahel region.
• The number of migrants arriving in Spain by sea has surged, with a significant portion departing from Mauritania.
• The initiative also encompasses humanitarian aid, job creation, and a new anti-terrorism battalion to patrol Mauritania's border with Mali.