Non-European return centers: risks and goals of migration control

The concept of setting up centers outside Europe for the return of rejected or hopeless asylum seekers may not be ideal. It poses risks ranging from poor treatment of migrants to the creation of radicalization strongholds. The five interior ministers who reported on an interim status on Friday also emphasized that all international obligations and legal requirements should be adhered to.

Subverting the traffickers' logic

Concerns should be taken into account, but they must not undermine this attempt. The aim is to bring immigration, which has been out of control since 2015, back to some extent under control via the asylum system.

The aim is to undermine the logic that has so far ensured business for criminal smuggling organizations: once you have made it into the EU, you will not have to leave it again and can ultimately choose your desired country.

The past few years have shown this: irregular mass immigration also brings with it enormous risks. They range from crime to terrorism, and indirectly also strengthen extremism.

Especially those who believe that the welfare state and, yes, moderate, controlled immigration and diversity in our society are important should be interested in finding a solution. The meeting in Copenhagen also showed that there is still a way to go, but how far is unclear.