Europe's Bridgehead: Fearne's Prescription for Mediterranean Unity Malta's Foreign Minister Chris Fearne is often at the forefront of high stakes diplomacy in the European Union, and his latest call to action on the Mediterranean migration crisis has sparked renewed debate about the continent's approach to its southern flank.
Speaking with Talk to Al Jazeera, Fearne framed the Mediterranean not as a border but as a bridge connecting Europe and Africa – an audacious proposal that warrants close examination.
The Mediterranean is a crucial migratory route, with thousands of people risking their lives each year to reach European shores.