Last week, a significant influx of migrants landed on the shores of Lampedusa, overwhelming the resources of this Italian island. Journalists Reha Kansara and Emir Nader from the BBC ventured into the holding centre, commonly known as the "Hotspot," where migrants are detained.
When Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen meet with Xi Jinping, they will send a message of unity even as China seeks to create a possible break with the European Union.