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intermediate committee
Should the EU Classify Climate Migration as a Security Threat and Militarise Its External Borders Accordingly?
Climate change is increasingly driving displacement through rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, extreme weather events, and resource scarcity. As migration pressures on Europe continue to grow, policymakers face the challenge of balancing humanitarian obligations with border security and regional stability.
Delegates of the European Union will debate whether climate-induced migration should be treated primarily as a security concern, including the potential militarisation of the EU’s external borders, or whether alternative approaches centred on international cooperation, sustainable development, and refugee protection offer a more effective and ethical response.
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