Egypt is advocating for increased financial support from the European Union (EU) to manage a burgeoning refugee crisis, claiming to host over 10 million migrants. This figure far exceeds the UNHCR's registered count of 1.1 million refugees. In response to the increasing pressures, the EU has pledged a €7.4 billion financial package for the years 2024-2027, which includes €5 billion in loans and €600 million specifically for migration management. However, Egyptian officials argue that this amount is insufficient to cover the estimated $10 billion (€8.5 billion) annual cost of hosting these populations, particularly exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Humanitarian agencies have raised alarms over funding shortfalls, which threaten essential aid to vulnerable refugee families. Critics, including human rights organizations, express concern that the EU's partnership with Egypt may lead to increased repression of migrants and a lack of accountability for human rights abuses. The situation remains complex, as Egypt's historical role as a refuge for those fleeing conflict continues to evolve amidst economic challenges and rising living costs.