Belgian Minister Calls for Stronger Frontex, More Effective Migrant Returns
Belgium's migration minister said the EU needs a more capable Frontex and faster returns of irregular migrants to control illegal migration.
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Belgian Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt said the European Union must strengthen the border agency Frontex and improve the effectiveness of migrant returns in order to bring illegal migration under control.
"If we want to get illegal migration under control, Europe must be able to act more swiftly and decisively at its external borders," Van Bossuyt said, according to a statement carried by Anadolu Agency.
Her comments add to a broader debate within the European Union over how to manage migration flows, with several member states pushing for a more robust common approach to border security and the removal of migrants who do not have the right to remain.
Frontex, the EU's border and coast guard agency, has faced repeated calls in recent years to expand its capabilities and personnel to better support member states along the bloc's external frontiers.
Migrant returns have also been a persistent point of contention among EU governments, with many citing slow bureaucratic processes and limited cooperation from countries of origin as obstacles to enforcing return decisions.
Van Bossuyt's remarks reflect Belgium's position within ongoing EU-level discussions on migration policy, as member states continue to negotiate the balance between border enforcement and humanitarian obligations.
Sources
- Belgian minister calls for stronger Frontex, more effective migrant returns — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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