The European Union is set to implement a sweeping reform of its deportation policies, aiming to curb illegal immigration and streamline the repatriation process. The European Commission recently unveiled an 87-page proposal designed to harmonize deportation rules across member states, tackling a system that has long been criticized for its inefficiencies and loopholes. With deportation rates languishing at a mere 20%, EU officials argue that the current framework is no longer sustainable. The proposed measures, if approved, would mark one of the most significant shifts in the bloc’s approach to migration in recent years.

Currently, deportation policies vary significantly across EU countries, creating discrepancies that illegal immigrants can exploit. Many who receive orders to leave the bloc manage to evade authorities by relocating to another member state. According to the European Commission, four out of five individuals ordered to leave the EU manage to slip through the cracks, making deportation efforts largely ineffective.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the 20% deportation rate as “by far, too low,” stressing the need for a uniform approach to enforcement. The new proposal, led by EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner, aims to close these gaps by ensuring that those without the legal right to remain in the EU are actually returned to their countries of origin.

The proposed policy introduces several measures to enhance the efficiency of deportation procedures:

Mandatory Cooperation with Authorities – Migrants facing deportation will be required to fully cooperate with authorities, including disclosing their identity and providing necessary documentation.

Extended Detention of Asylum Seekers – The reforms will permit the........

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