Stockholm – The European Commission’s analysis reveals that only about 20 percent of individuals who have been denied residency in the EU actually leave the bloc. This finding has prompted the EU to propose new common regulations for deportations and to establish “return centers” designed to facilitate the gathering of those ordered to exit.
This initiative has garnered support from Sweden’s ruling coalition, which includes the Moderates, the Christian Democrats, and the Liberals, along with their ally, the Sweden Democrats, according to Migration Minister Johan Forssell.
“We are now urging the Commission to develop a concrete proposal that addresses both its practical implementation and the existing legal concerns,” Forssell stated in an interview with TT.
The recent agreement between Italy and Albania, which allows Albania to process certain aspects of Italy’s asylum procedures, is viewed as a potential model for how non-EU countries might host such centers.
However, Forssell refrained from speculating on which countries could be involved. “That is precisely what we want the Commission to investigate. It is crucial that all actions comply with international conventions, and it is more efficient when handled at the EU level rather than through bilateral agreements,” he emphasized.
The concept of return centers was among the “innovative solutions” discussed during the EU summit in Brussels in October.
(November 19)
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