Effective Solutions to Combat Illegal Migration
The Czech Republic has introduced a series of measures aimed at tightening asylum legislation and practices. The country plans to seek funding from European Union resources to implement these changes effectively.
As part of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact reform, the Czech government has prepared an action plan called the Action Plan for Implementing Partial Measures to Prevent the Abuse of Asylum in Illegal Migration. This plan outlines a range of measures to address illegal migration, enforce stricter asylum policies, and ensure efficient returns of rejected asylum seekers. The Ministry of the Interior, in collaboration with other relevant departments, has identified essential legislative and non-legislative actions in ten main thematic areas.
Key measures include:
- Expedited legal proceedings through significantly shorter deadlines.
- Detailed screening of all migrants.
- Mandatory border procedures, leading to more efficient return processes.
- Lower standards for reception in cases of secondary migration from other EU countries.
- Integration of new and existing migration IT systems to ensure smooth operations.
“Most of the measures in this reform focus on tightening asylum practices. Thanks to these measures, rejected asylum seekers will not be able to proceed further into the country. The aim is to prevent the Czech Republic from becoming a target destination for illegal migration,” said Interior Minister Vít Rakušan. He also noted that some measures, such as security screening and expedited Dublin procedures, are already in place.
A Coordinated Effort Across EU Member States
All EU member states are required to prepare national plans to reform European migration and asylum policies. The goal is to ensure a unified approach to implementation across the EU and to launch a more effective, faster, and stricter migration and asylum system. The Czech Republic has already submitted its national action plan to the European Commission. The country intends to use EU funds to the fullest extent possible to support these reforms.
Additionally, the Czech Republic continues to prioritize external cooperation, particularly by implementing measures outside the EU to address the root causes of migration and strengthen international partnerships.
This step reflects the Czech government’s commitment to safeguarding its borders and contributing to a cohesive European approach to migration challenges.
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