The United Kingdom and Germany have reached an agreement to tackle organized migrant smuggling, criminalizing any activity facilitating illegal migration to the UK. Signed by UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, the deal enhances law enforcement capabilities against smuggling gangs. It is part of a broader initiative involving five neighboring countries within the ‘Calais Group’ to coordinate efforts towards addressing common migration challenges, including the use of social media by criminal organizations.