Tag #Return System

What are the immediate impacts of the European Commission's proposal for a common European return system, and how does it address the low return rates of asylum seekers?

The European Commission proposed a common European return system to curb irregular immigration and accelerate the return of those whose asylum applications have been rejected. Current return rates are around 20%, deemed insufficient by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The proposal suggests establishing return centers in third countries through bilateral or European agreements, although implementation remains complex, as illustrated by legal challenges to the Italy-Albania agreement.