Afghanistan 'safe' for repatriations & Europol funding
The European Union is considering significant changes that could affect immigration policies and collective security. The new proposals concern the classification of Afghanistan as a safe country for repatriations and a substantial increase in the budget for the European police.
If you are involved in asylum procedures or work in the reception sector, be aware that the EU is considering declaring Afghanistan a "safe country." This change would allow member states to deport Afghan citizens who have been denied asylum or who have committed crimes. Until now, the unstable situation in Afghanistan had blocked most repatriations, but this new approach aims to facilitate expulsions for anyone who has not obtained the right to stay in Europe.
On the security front, the European Commission has proposed doubling Europol's budget, bringing it to 3 billion euros for the 2028-2034 period. Europol is the European Union agency that helps national police forces collaborate against organized crime and terrorism. The increase in funding aims to improve coordination between member states to ensure greater protection of internal security.
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