Doubts are growing about Germany's plans to tighten laws against small-boat smugglers by the end of 2025. The Interior Ministry has not guaranteed a timeline for parliamentary approval, causing uncertainty among UK officials. France is also stepping back from its commitment to intervene at sea. The UK government is under pressure to demonstrate effective international collaboration to tackle illegal crossings. A legal provision has been drafted to expand criminal liability for human smuggling to the UK, but its approval is still pending. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)