EU Proposes New Migrant Return Law Amid Tensions with Poland

The European Commission's plan for streamlined migrant return processes faces challenges as Poland seeks to suspend asylum rights.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new legislative proposal to enhance cooperation on the return of irregular migrants.
Poland's government, led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, plans to temporarily suspend asylum rights, citing security concerns linked to Belarus and Russia.
The proposed Polish suspension has drawn criticism for potentially violating EU rules and international law, raising tensions with Brussels.
Poland and other eastern EU countries argue for tougher border measures, emphasizing security threats from hybrid tactics by Belarus and Russia.
The EU's ongoing migration debate is influenced by domestic politics, with rising support for tougher immigration policies across the continent.