Suryaa Now International Desk: European Union takes key decision to effectively tackle illegal migration and border security challenges. European border police European Union takes key decision to effectively tackle illegal migration and border security challenges. The EU Commission has officially proposed to further expand the powers of Frontex, Europe's border police force. The latest draft is aimed at strengthening European countries' internal security and cracking down on smuggling networks, officials said.
As per the latest proposals, additional powers will be given to the Border Force, which will make it easier to detect dangerous migration routes and take early action. This commission brought the new law to the fore in order to reach a consensus among the member states in the background of increasing security concerns in the European countries. The expansion of these powers is expected to lead to increased checks at borders and stricter action against those who violate immigration rules. However, there are differences of opinion among many member states of the European Union on these proposals.
While some countries welcome the increase in the powers of the force, others are concerned that it will encroach on their sovereignty. Political analysts predict that there will be extensive discussions on this bill in the upcoming parliamentary sessions and the final decision will be taken.