From left, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Tunisian President Kais Saied, and Italian Premier Giorgia meloni meet in Tunis, Sunday, June 11, 2023. Tunisia’s president is hosting the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout. The European leaders want to restore stability to a country that has become a major source of migration to Europe. (Italian Premier Office via AP, ho)
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The European Union was willing to offer Tunisia a €900 million ($967 million) financial assistance package, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said during a visit. The package includes €100 million for border control, search and rescue for irregular migrants at sea, countering human trafficking and migration-related issues in general, Ms von der Leyen added.

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