EU plans to expand Frontex into central deportation agency, funding dispute looms

The European Commission, led by Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner, plans to give Frontex a central role in deportations across the EU, aiming to increase returns of irregular migrants. A legislative proposal is expected, but a conflict over funding for the expansion is emerging, likely among member states or between the Commission and the Parliament. This marks a significant shift in EU migration policy, potentially centralizing enforcement powers in Frontex.

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