Brussels/Ljubljana – The Slovenian government’s national plan for implementing the European Migration Pact, which was adopted last December, has been praised by European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner as a strong foundation for future actions. In a written interview with STA, Brunner noted that one of the primary challenges for EU member states in executing the pact will be ensuring adequate resources.
Brunner affirmed that the European Commission has received Slovenia’s national implementation plan, describing it as a solid basis for advancing the implementation of migration management legislation that was adopted last May.
He emphasized that ensuring sufficient capacities, especially in personnel, is critical for all member states in successfully implementing the pact.
“The Commission is here to assist member states in this endeavor, and we have recently allocated an additional three billion euros for that purpose,” Brunner remarked during his visit to Slovenia last week.
The Commissioner indicated that the Commission aims to outline the progress of the joint implementation plan by this summer, with the full application of the pact set to begin in June next year. “We are making significant strides,” he stated.
Moreover, the Commission, in collaboration with member states, is exploring the possibility of applying certain aspects of the pact before summer 2026, particularly regarding the enhancement of migrant reception system management. Various support mechanisms provided by the EU Agency for Asylum are already accessible to member states, Brunner noted.
He also suggested that the pact could facilitate the better functioning of the Schengen area, where the freedom of movement is currently affected by controls at numerous internal borders. (March 31)
Leave a Reply