1. “Negative consequences of the migration pact on Europe’s migration crisis”
2. “Challenges posed by the expanded use of border procedures and pushbacks in the migration pact”.

The #migrationpact is never a solution for Europe’s “migration crisis”

The recent #migrationpact proposed by the European Union is being hailed as a solution to Europe’s “migration crisis.” However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this pact is not the answer to the complex issue of migration. In fact, it raises several concerns and fails to address the root causes of the crisis.

Expanding use of border procedures and detention

One of the main issues with the #migrationpact is its expansion of the use of border procedures and detention. This approach focuses on border control and containment rather than addressing the underlying factors that drive migration. Detaining migrants and subjecting them to lengthy border procedures only exacerbates their suffering and violates their basic human rights.

Increasing pushbacks

The pact also includes provisions that would enable increased pushbacks of migrants at the borders. Pushbacks involve forcibly returning migrants to their countries of origin without due process or consideration of their individual circumstances. This approach not only violates international law but also fails to address the underlying reasons why people are forced to leave their homes in the first place.

Expanding use of the “third country” concept

Another concerning aspect of the #migrationpact is the expansion of the “third country” concept. This concept allows EU member states to transfer migrants to non-EU countries for processing and potential resettlement. While this may seem like a solution on the surface, it effectively externalizes the responsibility of dealing with migration to countries that may not have the necessary resources or infrastructure to handle such a burden.

Flexible solidarity between member states

The #migrationpact also introduces a concept of flexible solidarity between member states. While solidarity is an important principle in addressing migration, the flexibility introduced in this pact allows member states to shirk their responsibilities and pass the burden onto others. This approach undermines the collective effort required to effectively manage migration and fails to provide a sustainable solution.

In conclusion, the #migrationpact proposed by the European Union is not the solution to Europe’s “migration crisis.” It relies on the expansion of border procedures and detention, increases pushbacks, externalizes the responsibility to non-EU countries, and undermines the principle of solidarity between member states. To truly address the root causes of migration and find a sustainable solution, Europe needs to focus on addressing the economic, social, and political factors that drive people to leave their homes. Only through a comprehensive and compassionate approach can Europe effectively manage migration and ensure the well-being and dignity of all individuals involved.

Sources:
https://bit.ly/3ClMSy0
https://twitter.com/MSF_Sea/status/

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Source : @ecre

The #migrationpact is never a solution for Europe’s “migration crisis”. The pact:
Expands use of border procedures & therefore detention
Increases pushbacks
Expands use of “third country” concept
Makes solidarity flexible between MSs flexible

https://t.co/V3wqWCKPf9 https://t.co/ou5VxDS6AE

— ECRE (@ecre) December 13, 2023

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1. “Migration crisis Europe solutions: Reducing border detention and promoting solidarity between MSs”
2. “Effectiveness of the migration pact: Minimizing pushbacks and promoting flexible solidarity in Europe”.