The Economist · Explainer

Channel Crossing Dynamics

Why is the English Channel quieter than usual? Adjust the levers to see how European migration flows shape the pool of asylum-seekers in northern France — and how that pool drives Channel crossings.

Pool in northern France 0 people

Crossing rate 0.0 / min

Inflow rate 0.0 / min

EU border enforcement 70%

UK policy attractiveness 50%

Smuggler capacity 40%

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