Belgium returns record 1,239 undocumented detainees, up 50% from 2024

Belgium's Asylum and Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt reports a record 1,239 undocumented detainees were returned to their countries of origin this year, a 50% increase over 2024. The figures indicate an intensified enforcement policy, though details on destination countries and methods remain unspecified. This marks a notable shift in migration enforcement, potentially signaling a tougher stance ahead of elections.