Germany will tighten its laws to prosecute those aiding in migrant smuggling to the UK, as part of a new agreement with the UK. The agreement aims to tackle criminal gangs involved in small boat crossings, which have become increasingly dangerous. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser have committed to cooperation in addressing people smuggling and removing related content from social media. The number of crossings has risen this year, with over 33,000 reported, and the UK government anticipates that the law change will increase prosecutions.