At Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze, interior ministers from six European Union countries gathered in a dynamic summit to tackle irregular migration head-on. Hosted by German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, the meeting saw leaders from France, Poland, Austria, Denmark, and the Czech Republic come together with one goal: to reinforce Europe’s migration policy with stronger, coordinated measures. 🚀
The joint declaration underscored a common commitment to reduce illegal migration effectively. The ministers stressed that ensuring effective return processes and robust protection of external borders is key to maintaining public trust. They also called on the European Commission to allocate sufficient funding to bolster these efforts.
In a related development on the same day, Germany deported 81 Afghan nationals, marking the second group deportation since the Afghan interim government assumed power in August 2021. This decision highlights the ongoing strain that large numbers of irregular migrants place on national asylum systems.
This summit signals a decisive step towards a tougher and more unified European migration policy, aiming to balance security needs with humanitarian considerations in an increasingly challenging landscape.
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European interior ministers vow tougher migration policy across bloc
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