Irregular entries into the EU decreased by 22% in the first nine months of 2025, with the western African route seeing a 58% drop. Experts attribute this decline to global conflicts and environmental factors. Despite the decrease in irregular crossings, the number of international migrants has risen since 2020. The central Mediterranean remains the busiest route, while human costs remain high, with over 1,000 migrants dying in 2025. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)