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EU Debates Stricter Immigration Laws Amid Rising Tensions

European leaders gather in Brussels to discuss new immigration policies as political pressure mounts across the continent.

  • Ursula von der Leyen proposes a new law to expedite the deportation of irregular migrants, reflecting a shift in EU immigration policy.
  • Fifteen EU member states, including France and Germany, support tightening immigration rules, citing challenges with current regulations.
  • The Italian-Albanian model of processing asylum claims outside the EU is highlighted as a potential approach, though controversial.
  • In Germany, the CDU, BSW, and SPD in Saxony advocate for a stricter asylum policy, emphasizing quicker deportations and community work for asylum seekers.
  • Migration remains a contentious political issue, with debates intensifying ahead of upcoming elections and amid rising influence of right-wing parties.
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