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EU Agrees on Provisional Deal to Streamline Migrant Returns

12 Haziran 2026France 24

The EU Parliament and EU Council have reached a provisional agreement aimed at expediting the return of unlawfully residing migrants. Proponents argue that this move is necessary due to the alarmingly low enforcement rates of deportation orders, which were only 27% last year.
However, detractors contend that this agreement capitulates to growing anti-migrant sentiments fueled by populist movements across Europe.
The agreement comes at a time when many EU member states are grappling with rising populism and anti-immigrant sentiment, which have influenced public opinion and policy decisions. The low enforcement rates of deportation orders highlight systemic issues within the EU's migration framework, prompting calls for reform.
This provisional deal reflects the EU's struggle to balance humanitarian obligations with political pressures. While the intention to improve deportation enforcement is clear, the potential erosion of migrant rights raises questions about the long-term implications of such policies.

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