Copenhagen/Ljubljana – The Danish EU Council presidency aims to secure an agreement among member states by year-end on the proposed regulation concerning the return of migrants without the right to reside in the EU, announced Danish Minister for Immigration Kaare Dybvad following an informal gathering of EU interior ministers in Copenhagen. Slovenian Interior Minister Boštjan Poklukar concurred that reforming the legal framework is crucial for establishing a unified migrant return system.
Dybvad indicated that Denmark is focused on achieving a general approach within the EU Council by the end of the year regarding the new European regulation proposed in March, designed to accelerate the process of returning migrants without residency rights to their countries of origin. European Commissioner Magnus Brunner voiced support for Denmark’s efforts to foster an agreement among member states to form the basis for negotiations on the regulation proposal with the European Parliament.
The Slovenian Ministry of the Interior emphasized the necessity for the legal framework to define clear responsibilities for foreigners in cooperating with national authorities throughout the return process, as well as the consequences for non-compliance. “This will ensure a deterrent effect and convey a unified message that illegal presence in the EU will not be tolerated,” remarked Minister Poklukar.
Slovenia also advocates for discussions on innovative migration management strategies that complement the existing migration pact and other frameworks. However, these solutions must align with European law and the international obligations of member states concerning fundamental rights, the ministry asserted. (July 22)
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