EU interior ministers have approved standardise rules for the expulsion from Europe of migrants deemed illegal, including up to 18 months detention prior to removal and a five-year ban on re-entry.
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Merkel in Dublin Urges Irish to Say 'Yes' to EU ... EU's draft Returns Directive will undermine fundamental individual rights. The European Parliament will vote on the legislation next week. The European Commission estimates there are up to eight million so-called illegal migrants in the 27-nation bloc. Europe is a key destination for clandestine migrants, mainly from Asia and Africa, and visa overstayers. EU ministers are also expected to debate US plans to introduce an new electronic authorisation system for EU citizens.
(Deutsche Welle)
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