EU Proposes New Law for Migrant Deportations

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans for new legislation aimed at streamlining the deportation of irregular migrants within the EU, responding to demands from member states. The proposed laws will establish mutual recognition of return decisions, ensuring that migrants cannot evade deportation by moving between countries. This initiative comes as Italy begins its controversial migrant processing scheme in Albania, which has faced criticism from political opponents and NGOs. Von der Leyen emphasized the need for a cohesive EU migration policy, highlighting that only 20% of expulsion orders are enforced. She also called for improved cooperation with third-party countries and stricter alignment of visa policies to manage irregular migration. The upcoming EU summit is expected to focus heavily on migration issues amid rising tensions related to border controls and asylum rights.