Instability in North Africa poses a major risk to the European Union, generating illegal migration and smuggling, with economic and security implications.

The article points out that instability in North Africa could become a serious threat to the European Union, with the potential to widen conflicts and fuel illegal migration. Jihadist groups are taking advantage of political fragility in the region and the involvement of Russia and Turkey complicates the situation. Illegal migration and smuggling of goods, especially counterfeit tobacco, damage the EU economy, with significant losses for member states. Proposed solutions include humanitarian assistance and tighter border controls to combat these threats.