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State of the European Union 2025: European Union Migration Control
In her State of the European Union 2025 speech, President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the importance of European Union Migration Control.
Europe must build a migration system that is both humane and realistic. She highlighted the need for a rapid agreement on the Common European Return System, a new sanctions regime against smugglers and traffickers, and the swift implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum.
Her message is clear: protecting those fleeing war and persecution must go hand in hand with securing Europe’s borders, and success will depend on all Member States playing their part.
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People in Europe have shown
that they are ready
to help those
who are fleeing war
and persecution.
We need a system
that is humane,
without being naive.
We therefore need
a rapid agreement on
the Common European
Return System.
And we need
a new sanctions regime
that targets smugglers
and traffickers.
And we must
also ensure that we
fully implement the
Pact on Migration and Asylum
as soon as it is in force.
There is no more time
to lose.
