Caritas Europa Criticizes EU’s Shift in Asylum and Return Policies

Following the presentation of proposals by the EU Commission for a more uniform deportation policy, the German government is still holding back on its assessment of the plans. "We will now begin a detailed review of the proposals within the federal government and then comment on them if necessary," said deputy government spokesperson Christiane Hoffmann on Wednesday in response to a query from the dts news agency. This also applies to the propos…

Caritas Europa Criticizes EU’s Shift in Asylum and Return Policies

Brussels, The European Commission is set to unveil new proposals today regarding the EU Return Directive, sparking concern among human rights organizations. Caritas Europa, a leading network advocating for social justice and migration rights, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed changes, warning of serious humanitarian consequences. In a statement issued by its Secretary General, […]

EU: Return proposals a “new low” for Europe’s treatment of migrants - Amnesty International Ireland

Today, the European Commission introduced a proposed revision to the 2008 Return Directive, amending the EU legal framework on returns or deportations outside of the EU. Following pressure from certain... The post EU: Return proposals a “new low” for Europe’s treatment of migrants appeared first on Amnesty International Ireland.

The EU Commission presented the proposal for a new EU return regime on Tuesday in Strasbourg. According to the Commission, this is still a "missing element of the Pact for Asylum and Migration". As a regulation, the rules should be directly applicable and binding in all Member States. Part of the proposal is also already criticized in advance return centres.