EU states call for stronger borders, migrant return deals

February 24, 2023   

(AFP) Fifteen EU states on the migration front line on Friday called for stronger borders and agreements to be struck with third-party countries to accept migrants.

“It is worthwhile exploring the possibility of, and where relevant legally enabling, safe third-country arrangements with relevant countries along the EU’s external borders and beyond,” they said after a two-day conference in Athens on border management.

The EU is currently exploring ways for its border agency, Frontex, to operate in third-party states to dissuade migration.

“We commit to enhancing activities with a view to finding solutions for international protection to be provided in third countries,” the 15 EU states said Friday.

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