A report by France’s Court of Accounts highlights inadequate coordination between the UK and France in addressing the English Channel migrant crisis. The report points to challenges in the operational cooperation, citing a joint intelligence unit’s shortcomings and an unbalanced information exchange. The UK’s Defense Ministry reported a 58% surge in Channel boat crossings between 2021 and 2022, emphasizing the need for improved collaboration. The report raises concerns about the efficacy of anti-smuggling efforts, calling for enhanced measures to tackle illegal migration. Despite recent reductions, ongoing challenges underscore the urgency of joint efforts to curb unsafe crossings.