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The EU To Strengthen Control On Border With Belarus And Russia

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The EU To Strengthen Control On Border With Belarus And Russia

They will combat the use of illegal migration for political purposes.

Following the summit on migration, EU leaders reaffirmed their determination to combat the use of migration for political purposes and to protect the EU's external borders “by all available means and with respect for European and international law”, according to the section on migration in the EU summit declaration published on October 17, Deutsche Welle writes.

“Russia and Belarus, like any other country, must not abuse our values, including the right to asylum, and undermine the foundations of our democracy. The European Council expresses its solidarity with Poland and with the Member States facing these challenges. Exceptional situations require appropriate measures. The European Council reaffirms its determination to ensure effective control of the Union's external borders by all available means, including support from the European Union, in accordance with EU law and international law. It reaffirms its commitment to combating the instrumentalization of migrants for political purposes,” the declaration says.

EU countries are also calling for urgent adoption of new rules aimed at speeding up the deportation of migrants.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen previously announced the development of a new bill aimed at tightening existing directives, while German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that “illegal migration must be reduced.”

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