JHA Ministers exchange views on the return of irregularly staying migrants and rejected asylum seekers
A few days after 17 European countries called on the European Commission to submit a new legislative proposal for more effective returns, Justice and Home Affairs Ministers discussed the issue of return during a working lunch in Luxembourg. They tasked experts with starting to explore innovative ideas related to returns.
The Justice and Home Affairs Council (Home Affairs) took place on 10 October 2024. During a ministerial working lunch, JHA Ministers discussed the return of irregularly staying migrants and rejected asylum seekers.
In particular, ministers discussed the use of various approaches to increase the efficiency of the EU’s return system and Frontex's supportive role in this respect. They tasked experts with starting to explore innovative ideas related to returns.
Ministers also agreed on the need to start working towards potential EU-level solutions for the effective returns of criminals and persons posing a security threat who come from sensitive third countries.
For further details about the Council, please read the press release of 10 October 2024.