EU Countries Should Be Allowed to Deport More Quickly to Safe Third Countries

Under pressure from 17 Member States, the Commission proposes to facilitate the expulsion of asylum seekers to "safe" third states.

EU countries should be allowed to deport more quickly to safe third countries

Brussels – The EU Commission presented a new proposal on Tuesday for more efficient asylum procedures and safe third countries. This is intended to make it easier for EU states to transfer individuals to safe third countries. A connection between the applicant and the relevant safe third country will no longer be necessary in the future. According to the proposal, even mere transit through a safe third country should be sufficient for the applic…