CLEAN : African Union holds small belated ceremony for dead migrants

The transcript outlines the European Union's response to a human emergency, focusing on saving lives and addressing root causes. The EU plans to enhance search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean and support African countries by strengthening their capacities and promoting long-term economic and social development, including education and job creation for young people.

What is the primary focus of the European Union in addressing the humanitarian crisis?

• To save lives and tackle root causes

• To promote tourism in the Mediterranean

• To increase trade with African countries

• To reduce taxes in Europe

What immediate step has the EU taken to enhance search and rescue operations?

• Decreasing the number of vessels

• Increasing the number of vessels

• Building new ports

• Training more personnel

Which region is the EU focusing on for increasing its search and rescue presence?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Mediterranean

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

How does the EU plan to assist African countries in dealing with networks operating through their territories?

• By providing military aid

• By imposing sanctions

• By strengthening their capacities

• By offering scholarships

What is one of the long-term goals of the EU's cooperation with African countries?

• To provide education and jobs for young people

• To increase European exports

• To build more factories

• To reduce immigration to Europe