(Brussels Times) In the aftermath of the terror attack in Brussels last month, a prospective law was discussed in parliament for the first time to ensure foreign nationals and asylum seekers required to leave the country actually do so.
State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Nicole de Moor on Wednesday introduced her draft law on proactive return policies, part of the migration deal which was approved by the federal government. The resolution aims to consolidate into Belgian legislation an obligation to cooperate.
“Previously, a person required to leave the country simply received a document, and the procedure ended there,” de Moor said. “The recent attack on Swedish supporters demonstrated that past methods have not worked, and guidance is necessary during return processes.”
