European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Sunday that she wants to impose an entry ban on migrants who have been deported from the European Union, reported dpa.
On Tuesday, the European Commission intends to present a legislative proposal on the return of migrants who are in the EU illegally, she said at a press conference in Brussels.
This is a key element of EU asylum policy, said von der Leyen. A regulation with simpler and clearer rules should be proposed that would, for example, prevent people from absconding and facilitate the deportation of third-country nationals who do not have a right to live in the EU.
German authorities already impose temporary entry bans on deported migrants in accordance with its Residence Act. For convicted criminals, for example, the law stipulates that they should be prohibited from entering Germany for at least 10 years.
The Commission says the EU proposal will go significantly further than the German regulation because it should apply to significantly more cases and be able to be in effect for longer.
The EU chief said the bloc would take tougher action if there is a security risk, while promising that international law and fundamental rights would be adhered to.
- EC
- President
- Entry ban
- Deportation
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
