{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66435f391ec45a00127feb2f/66fd2ad1cb6b8e9ccc709d97?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Middle East Crisis May Trigger A New Refugee Crisis In The EU, Warns UNHCR","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66435f391ec45a00127feb2f/1727934614494-0abd01a8-f0a3-4d0f-bcb2-6cd1fb0fe73c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>With the ongoing escalation of violence in the Middle East, the number of displaced individuals continues to rise rapidly.</p><p>The UN refugee agency UNHCR has reported that thousands of Lebanese and Syrian refugees in Lebanon have already fled towards the Syrian border to escape Israeli strikes.</p><p>Experts warn that the current situation could mirror the 2015 refugee crisis, when the Syrian conflict forced many to seek refuge in Europe.</p><p><br></p><p>However, this time the EU may be less willing to accommodate a new influx of refugees. The bloc is already grappling with the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine, while the growing influence of far-right and anti-immigration parties in several European governments could further reduce the willingness to accept migrants and refugees from the Middle East.</p><p><br></p><p>Is Europe at risk of facing another refugee crisis? And is the EU doing enough to prevent large-scale displacement? Euronews's Isabel da Silva discusses these concerns with UNHCR representative in Lebanon, Ivo Freijsen, speaking from his office in Beirut.</p><p><br></p><p>We also bring you the latest developments in the EU deforestation law saga after the European Commission decided on Wednesday to postpone its implementation.</p><p><br></p><p>And finally, Radio Schuman will tell you what are the top neighbourhoods in the world. We won't spoil the entire list, but a French district tops the list.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Radio Schuman is hosted and produced by Maïa de la Baume, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by Zacharia Vigneron and music by Alexandre Jas.</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Euronews"}