Three EU diplomats who spoke to Politico said the European Commission will propose new rules for deporting migrants who enter the EU illegally.
According to reports, the draft repatriation directive could be sent to the permanent representatives of member states in February. The proposal is a priority of the European Commission and will take into account requests from Italy and Poland.
Transition directive. Politico: EU preparing new law
The new directive will likely spell out the rights and obligations of migrants who have exhausted their legal options to remain in the EU, according to Politico's findings.
The new law also defines rules for deporting these people to their countries of origin or places where they have lived for many years.
Another solution being considered is to issue migrants selected for deportation to immigration centers and restrict their freedom of movement, which authorities say puts them at risk of “disappearance.” It will be possible to track people who are
Immigration law. problematic records
In 2008, the EU adopted a directive on the repatriation of illegally residing third-country nationals, making prompt repatriation difficult. Immigration rules are complex, with overlapping national, EU and international laws.
Member states' actions to date have been controversial and led to court battles. One of the most radical ideas was for Italy to send migrants to refugee centers in neighboring Albania.
As Politico points out, Europe is moving sharply to the right on immigration, both at the national and EU level, and far-right parties are finding success with anti-immigrant platforms.
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