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Brunner on EU Migration: Return Hubs and New Pact
EU migration nominee Magnus Brunner discusses "return hubs," new legislation, and border control funding.
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- What is Magnus Brunner's stance on addressing irregular migration to the EU?
- Magnus Brunner, the nominee for European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, supports exploring "new ideas" to curb irregular migration, including "return hubs" outside the EU.
- What conditions does Brunner set for the establishment of "return hubs" outside the EU?
- Brunner emphasizes that any "return hub" initiative must be humane and legally sound, aligning with EU values and legal obligations, while acknowledging the need for further consultations with member states.
- What are the main concerns of humanitarian organizations regarding the "return hub" proposal?
- Humanitarian organizations oppose the "return hub" concept, citing concerns about indefinite detention and suffering, contradicting current EU law prohibiting forced migrant transfers to unconnected countries.
- What legislative actions is the European Commission planning to take concerning the return of rejected asylum seekers?
- Before July 2025, the European Commission will propose legislation to expedite the return of rejected asylum seekers, focusing on streamlined procedures, digitalization, and mutual recognition of return orders among member states.
- What is Brunner's position on using EU funds for building border fences and his approach to member states that disobey the new migration pact?
- Brunner's stance on using EU funds for border fences is non-committal, prioritizing alternative investments in border surveillance technology, while expressing commitment to legal action against member states disregarding the New Pact for Migration and Asylum.