In the murky waters of the English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean, a growing crisis of boat migrants has become a deeply entrenched issue in both the United Kingdom and European Union countries. What was once seen as an emergency, now seems almost like a tradition—a perilous voyage that many risk their lives to undertake, and a reality that countries seem unable to completely avoid or resolve. In 2024, the United Kingdom witnessed a startling 25% increase in small boat arrivals, bringing the total to 36,816 individuals—a sharp rise from the 29,437 arrivals of the previous year.....

As the academic year kicks off with the traditional rentrée universitaire, France’s public universities are once again in the spotlight. Despite global recognition for academic excellence, many institutions face significant financial challenges, and students grapple with issues such as housing and food insecurity. Here's an in-depth look at how the system fares and what lies ahead for both universities and their students.......