Brussels – European Commissioner for Immigration Magnus Brunner stated on Thursday, “We must advance to assure citizens feel we are managing the migration situation.”
He emphasized that it is up to Parliament to determine the way forward on this matter, regardless of the majorities formed, during a press conference.
Ursula von der Leyen, who has been re-elected as head of the Commission through a coalition of the right, center, and social democrats, has introduced several proposals this year aimed at tightening immigration controls. These proposals include provisions for sending migrants back to countries considered safe by Europe, even if they are not the countries of origin.
Such proposals have met resistance from the left wing of Parliament, which is concerned about the implications for human rights.
On Wednesday, these proposals received initial approval in a parliamentary committee through a coalition of the right and far right. Magnus Brunner described this as a “positive result” and urged MEPs and member states to “accelerate” progress on the issue. (4 December 2025)
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