Returning people who have illegally immigrated
Furthermore, the procedures for returning people who have illegally immigrated
to the EU from safe countries of origin shall be sped up. The proposal for a new
Procedure Regulation stipulates the following: “Where applicants are manifestly
not in need of international protection because they come from a safe country of
origin, their applications must be quickly rejected and a swift return organised”.
Harmonised rules and a binding EU common list of safe countries of origin shall
therefore be established.
The EP and the Council are likely to approve major elements of the
Commission’s proposals, albeit with amendments. However, the EP has voiced
objections to the intended new emphasis on sanctions, for example on asylum
seekers who irregularly move to other member states. Instead, the EP would
favour enhanced incentives for applicants to stay in the responsible member
state. Furthermore, removals shall remain the ultima ratio. Council
representatives have objected to plans to extend access to social security and
social assistance to other public benefits. Among other things, the Council is
opposed to a reduction of the time limit concerning access to the labour market.
Notwithstanding these differences, it still seems possible to finalise the trilogue
by the end of May.
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