Von der Leyen Doubles Down on “Innovative” Solutions To Speed Up Deportations
The Commission chief views early implementation of the Migration Pact as a “top priority,” despite conservative calls to scrap it completely.
The Commission chief views early implementation of the Migration Pact as a “top priority,” despite conservative calls to scrap it completely.
Returning migrants to the other side of a national border is still not allowed, so it’s unclear how the new rules would work in practice.
The ‘Budapest Declaration’ calls for abandoning the Migration Pact in favor of a new package that aligns with voter and member state expectations.
European leaders are now talking about measures that used to be taboo, like external deportation hubs, and most are “very pleased” that the tides are finally turning.
Facing increasing pressure from immigration, the Netherlands wants greater flexibility. But the Brussels establishment remains unyielding.
Budapest’s conservative government is following in the footsteps of the right-wing Dutch cabinet.
The withdrawal would mean a treaty change, requiring unanimous support from all member states.
The European Commission must now decide whether it will attempt to sway Hungary to amend the legislation, do away with it entirely, or call on the Luxembourg-based court to level fines.
As migration continues and support for right-wing populists and national conservatives continues to grow, establishment Eurocrats move closer to positions previously only articulated by national Right parties.
Policies for increasing the return of migrants and restricting visas for non-compliant countries are on the table as the EU tackles its highest migration numbers since 2016.
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