Europe to See a Turning Point in Migration Policy

Across Europe, national governments are rethinking their migration policies. Poland, for example, refuses to accept the mandatory redistribution of illegal migrants, said Gyorgy Bakondi, the Prime Minister’s chief homeland security advisor, on Saturday on the M1 news channel.

A group of African migrants gather in a park in Germany (Photo: AFP)

He also pointed out that

until recently, migrants arriving from Africa mainly targeted Italy’s shores, but now they are increasingly landing on Greek islands. This shift prompted Greece to respond with stricter border controls and cuts to migrant benefits. These changes can be observed along every migration route leading to Europe, including the Balkan route.

For example, the Serbian police have driven out human smuggling gangs, though these groups have gradually reappeared along the Serbia–Hungary border. This year’s figures show a significant increase compared to last year, Gyorgy Bakondi warned.

Cover photo: A group of African migrants gather in a park in Germany (Photo: AFP)