EU Proposes Stricter Rules to Accelerate Deportations of Rejected Asylum Seekers
The European Commission's draft legislation aims to streamline deportation processes, introduce stricter measures, and establish regional return centers.
- The EU Commission has presented a draft law to address inefficiencies in deporting rejected asylum seekers, with only 20% currently returned to their home countries.
- Proposed measures include mandatory cooperation from those facing deportation and potential detention for individuals deemed security risks.
- The legislation seeks mutual recognition of deportation orders across all EU member states to prevent rejected applicants from relocating within the bloc.
- Plans include the potential establishment of return centers in third countries to house deportees awaiting repatriation, though legal challenges persist.
- The proposal requires approval from the European Parliament and EU member states, with no clear timeline for implementation yet established.