The European Union is preparing for record deportations as it tightens immigration policies.
The European Commission expects the European Union to record the highest rate of deportations since 2019, in a clear indication of a tightening stance on irregular migration and strengthening the enforcement of laws across all member states.
According to the EU Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, the rate of deportation has increased to 27 percent during the first three quarters of 2025, compared to 19 percent in 2023. This is the highest level in six years, although the Commission still considers it insufficient.
Brunner explained that the twenty-seven member states of the European Union will be able to carry out deportation operations more effectively in the future, after the full implementation of the legislative proposals put forward by the European Commission at the beginning of 2025. He added that the current figures reflect tangible initial results of these policies.
The European Commissioner emphasized the need to combat irregular migration at all levels, stressing that individuals without the right to reside within the European Union should be deported firmly. This includes the swift rejection of asylum applications with low acceptance chances, along with enhancing cooperation with third countries to prevent migrants from embarking on dangerous migration routes.
According to the newspaper Welt am Sonntag, the European Commission sees tightening deportation policies as a cornerstone of the new European migration policy. ORF also reported that the Commission emphasizes that international coordination is a crucial element in reducing irregular migration flows.