Seventeen European countries are advocating for a significant change in migration policy to expedite the return of declined asylum seekers. They emphasize accountability for those who do not comply with return orders and call for a new legal framework to enforce these obligations. The document, led by Austria and the Netherlands, seeks to empower governments to conduct deportations while respecting fundamental rights. The group urges the European Commission to act swiftly and develop a comprehensive framework to address the low rate of effective deportations, which currently stands at around 30%. The call for action comes amid rising concerns about the stability of the Schengen Area and ongoing discussions on migration policies. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)