At Least Two Killed in Shipwrecks off Italian Coast

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The Spin

Left narrative

The human traffickers smuggling migrants would have known in advance about the rough weather and dangerous seas. Whoever puts people on these boats in such hazardous conditions is a criminal without respect for human life. Moreover, Tunisia hasn't done enough to prevent migrants from making dangerous trips to Italy in pursuit of a better life.

Right narrative

Italy is in the midst of a severe migration problem. Hordes of people are coming unchecked into Italy, putting a strain on resources in the country and risking the security of the population. The government must do more to deter people from attempting to make the dangerous sea crossing into Europe to prevent tragedies like these, as well as to protect Italian nationals and those taking legal paths to the country.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 50% chance that at least 40% of the German population will have a migration background in 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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