Lesbos: A Decade as Europe's Migration Symbol

The Greek island of Lesbos remains a powerful symbol of Europe's migration crisis, ten years after it became a major entry point. Located near Turkey, Lesbos saw huge numbers of people arrive in 2015. They sought refuge in the European Union. Since then, arrivals have dropped sharply. This decline follows stricter EU border controls. Europe has also outsourced parts of its migration policy. But for those who do reach Lesbos, the journey is often traumatic. The island continues to reflect the ongoing challenges of migration.