As reported by German sources, Berlin intends to start deportation routes back to Afghanistan again in a few months. The ruling is a component of the EU’s wider initiatives that seek stricter standards on unauthorized migrants. The action came about in response to increased EU push to enact stricter guidelines for expelling unauthorized migrants.
The European Union emphasis on expulsions was emphasized by a top EU migration director. In the conversation with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Magnus Brunner delivered the remark. According to Brunner, among the EU’s main concerns is the repatriation of illegal migrants.
Additionally, he underlined the bloc’s resolve to smoothly implement its expulsion rules. Athens is still dealing with growing issues, such as a sharp increase in orphaned children.
The nation serves as a major gateway for immigrants to enter the green continent. According to data, 2024 saw an increase of over twofold in the overall number of young people without parents entering Greece. An obviously overburdened system was made worse by the circumstances.
A set of measures to improve the handling of migration was put in place by the European Union’s Migration and Asylum Pact, which was ratified in eight months ago. Its objectives include promoting unity among member nations, expediting the asylum procedure, and bolstering the safety of borders. Member governments are also required by the treaty to respect fundamental freedoms during the expulsion procedure. Human rights advocates have voiced concerns about the possible repercussions of placing a high priority on expulsions, regardless of the European Union’s guarantees.
Experts worry that these actions could force migrants to take more hazardous ways. Human rights breaches may become more likely as a consequence. In accordance to a PACM spokesman, these regulations ought to emphasize legal immigration channels rather than expulsions. For those who are already at risk, the new regulations frequently result in further suffering. There have apparently been fewer petitions for asylum and undocumented immigrants into the continent. Nevertheless, concerns regarding these measures’ effects on public safety still exist.
Deportation-focused policies, according to opponents, were unable to adequately tackle the underlying reasons of migration. Only the most disadvantaged may be adversely affected. An important development in EU immigration policy is Germany’s intention to resume repatriation flights to Afghanistan. It is undetermined, therefore, whether this action would affect migrant life and basic security rights in the future.
