France defended its border protection policy this Saturday, September 23, a reaction following the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) according to which Paris should limit the systematic pushbacks of migrants. For the French government, however, it is essential, in the “ terrorist and migratory context », to take measures to protect the borders.
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Despite the opinion of European justice, France does not intend to change its practices. “ The State may refuse entry to foreigners who do not meet the entry and stay criteria. » said the Ministry of the Interior. The directive of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) provides that a non-EU national may “ benefit from a certain period of time to voluntarily leave the territory “.
Additional police
According to this rule, Paris would therefore not have the right to systematically push back migrants who entered France illegally. You should know that in June 2023, the French government strengthened control of its borders with Italy and Spain. This week, the Minister of the Interior Gérard Darmanin announced the deployment of 200 additional police and gendarmes to the Franco-Italian border.
Germany takes inspiration from France
A policy from which Germany would seem to draw inspiration. The government is studying the possibility of setting up checkpoints on the border with Poland and the Czech Republic. Stated objective: to combat illegal immigration from Eastern Europe.
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