23
Oct
2024
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Managing migration in an effective and holistic way through fostering returns (debate)
Madam President, a radical change of policy is essential in the area of migration. The European Commission and several states such as France want a rapid implementation of the migration pact, making believe that this would protect our countries. This is completely untrue. The migration pact will only accelerate mass immigration. With regard to return to the countries of origin, if Mme von der Leyen is now in favour of a firmer policy and is doing everything possible to encourage entry. Before talking about returns, the first priority is to block entries, but the Commission does not want to. Our policy must involve rigorous management of our external borders and controls at our internal borders, as Germany has just decided. Our policy must be similar to that of Italy and Denmark to outsource asylum applications. The financing of third countries should be conditional on the implementation of return agreements. Europe must guarantee the security of its citizens and the sovereignty of its nations. It is a question of justice, security and respect for the will of the people.