Migration in the Mediterranean region: A response to crises and an emergency in its own right

Migration is an obvious response to political, economic, socio-demographic, and ecological crises. In recent decades, several crises have occurred in the Mediterranean region; consequently, migration has intensified, geography of flows been altered, roles some countries within system rapidly changed. This paper aims delineate overview this region over last 20 years, focusing on new related humanitarian doing so, present study also examines similarities differences between past current factors that shape decisions individuals. are closely linked needs fears European societies. Following logic, by analysing challenges demographic geopolitical dimensions future scenario, discusses necessity policy responses.