The European Union announced a deal with Tunisia over the weekend to stem the flow of migration. Both sides initially agreed to the deal but Tunisia then backed out after stating it would only take back Tunisians who had illegally crossed into Europe, saying it would not be a “reception center” for migrants. The World’s host Marco Werman spoke with Camille Le Coz from the Migration Policy Institute about the details behind the agreement, as well as whether or not the deal will hold.
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