EU Commissioner Brunner: New rules for returns in the dispute!

EU Commissioner Brunner: New rules for returns in the dispute!

Another step in EU migration policy! The designated Austrian EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner presented his proposal for a new EU return law to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg, which is intended to enable faster and more efficient deportation of illegal migrants. Krone.at reports that the proposal is not only intended to standardize responsibilities, but also that deportation orders from one EU country are automatically valid in other member states. This could significantly speed up and simplify the repatriation of illegal migrants.

However, the reactions to Brunner's plans could not be more controversial: While the freedom (FPÖ) criticize the draft as completely inadequate and demand a fundamental reform, the Greens with the measures presented are completely dissatisfied and see them as not legally implementable. FPÖ boss Herbert Kickl commented concerns that just less than every fifth who receives a negative asylum notice is actually deported, while thousands of new migrants flock to Europe every day. In contrast, Thomas Waitz warns of the Greens that the commission would not be guided by right -wing agitation slogans and would not be tackled by the proposal.

Brunner's nomination and political resistance

But that's not the only thing Brunner could do. Puls24.at reports on the political resistance in Austria itself that wants to nominate Brunner as the new EU Commissioner. The main committee of the National Council nominated him for this post on Monday, but the decision was sharply criticized by the opposition parties. While the ÖVP and Green coalition factions are campaigning for Brunner, the opposition parties see the process as an “unworthy spectacle” and complain about a lack of transparency and democratic standards.

For Brunner, who is expected to take office in November after his nomination, a crucial hearing in the EU Parliament is now imminent. In his speech, he emphasized that it was an honor for him to contribute to strengthening European competitiveness. It remains to be seen whether he succeeds in taking this hurdle. The final decision about Brunner's proposal and his nomination could have far-reaching effects on EU migration policy and further heat up existing discussions about deportation and integration.