20/06/2023 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 19 June, French Interior Minister, Gérald Darmanin, announced almost €26 million in aid for Tunisia to combat illegal immigration, reported AFP, as part of a visit to the country with his German counterpart, Nancy Faeser. Tunisian President Kais Saied warned that his country would not become Europe’s “ border guard”. This “bilateral aid of €25.8 million dedicated to migration issues” will enable Tunisia to “acquire the necessary equipment and organise the relevant training, particularly for Tunisian police officers and border guards”, said Mr Darmanin. This will be in addition to the €105 million package announced on 11 June by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to combat illegal immigration in Tunisia. (SP)