"The European Union is reshuffling budgets to further shore up Libya's coast guard and the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The money talks, held among EU foreign ministers earlier this week, comes amid a sharp spike in violence in the country.
Although figures are still being finalised, an EU official familiar with the talks provided a basic and partial breakdown of what is set to be around €100m.”
EU shores up Libyan coast guard amid Covid-19 scare (EUobserver)
See also:
- Commission, experts call for code of conduct on migrant sea rescues (EurActiv, link)
- Stop cooperation with and funding to the Libyan coastguard, MEPs ask (European Parliament, link)