US Edition
Many EU Countries Endorse Commission's Migrant Outsourcing Plans
DENMARK, JUL 22 – The Danish Minister supports EU plans to outsource asylum processing and use return hubs outside the bloc to prioritize deporting rejected asylum seekers, backed by multiple member states.
- On Tuesday, EU home affairs ministers broadly endorsed two Commission proposals designed to curb irregular migration, marking unified support across member states.
- A significant spike in arrivals via Libya in recent months has strained Greece's asylum system, Thanos Plevris said `I cannot say we are managing it.`
- As part of its return regulation, the European Commission proposed `return hubs` outside the EU to transfer rejected asylum seekers while they complete return paperwork.
- In a show of unity, five EU states signed a declaration to beef up migrant returns, strengthen external borders and build partnerships with third countries.
- By changing the EU definition of `safe third countries`, member states could dismiss asylum applications without consideration and transfer applicants overseas even if migrants lack ties to those countries.
28 Articles
28 Articles
At a ministerial meeting in Denmark, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is committed to the further implementation of a ruthless deportation policy. The next goal is "return centres" outside the EU.
Federal Minister for the Interior Dobrindt wants to establish centres for rejected asylum seekers outside Europe. This approach is absolutely necessary, said the CSU politician at the opening of the informal EU Interior Minister's meeting in Copenhagen.
Reunited in Copenhagen, European ministers converge on outsourcing the treatment of asylum outside the EU. Bruno Retailleau acts alone, without Matignon...
Home Affairs Minister Gerhard Karner and EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner (both ÖVP) took part in an informal migration summit in Copenhagen on Tuesday. The pressure on the EU's external borders must be reduced and the death in the Mediterranean prevented, said Karner. This would require asylum procedures and return centres outside Europe. Karner called for the so-called "link criterion" to be abolished, according to which people can onl…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
