EU Tests New Walls, Sound Barriers To Keep Migrants Out

The European Union is intensifying its border security efforts to prevent migrant entry, particularly from Turkey. This includes deploying advanced technologies like sound cannons and observation towers. The EU has invested nearly $4 billion in these technologies since the 2015-2016 refugee crisis. However, there are concerns about the lack of oversight and potential misuse against EU residents. Despite a drop in migrant arrivals during the pandemic, officials expect numbers to rise as borders reopen.

What new technologies is the EU using to prevent migrants from entering?

• Drones and surveillance cameras

• Sound cannons and steel walls

• Electric fences and guard dogs

• Biometric scanners and drones

How much has the EU spent on researching and expanding border security technologies?

• $5 billion

• $3 billion

• $4 billion

• $2 billion

What kind of artificial technology has the EU invested in for border crossings?

• Lie detectors

• Facial recognition software

• Automated drones

• Biometric passports

What is a concern raised by some EU politicians regarding the new technologies?

• They are too complex to operate

• They are too expensive

• They lack oversight and could be misused

• They are ineffective

What do border officials anticipate as the world begins to reopen?

• A decrease in migrant arrivals

• An increase in migrant arrivals

• No change in migrant arrivals

• A shift in migration routes