France currently leads the EU in deporting the most migrants, with over 3,870 deportations enforced in the second quarter of 2024. This is followed closely by Germany with 3,710 deportations and Sweden with 3,185. Despite these numbers, a significant gap exists between the number of migrants ordered to leave the EU and those who are actually deported.
In the same period, 31,195 repatriation orders were issued in France, the highest among EU countries, followed by Germany and Greece. However, only a fraction of these deportations are carried out. For instance, Algerians and Moroccans received the most repatriation orders (7% of the total), while Georgians (10%) and Albanians (8%) represented the largest share of migrants who successfully left the EU.
This discrepancy is due to various factors, including legal or logistical barriers, such as health issues, the inability to identify countries of origin, or cases involving vulnerable groups like unaccompanied minors or victims of trafficking. The EU is working to improve and harmonize its deportation policies, with initiatives like the “More” project aiming to ensure these policies align with fundamental rights.
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