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Less migration, more repatriation: Has the EU got tough on borders?

In 2025 EU expulsions reached about 155,000, the highest since 2020, signaling stronger border enforcement.
France issued the most repatriation orders in 2025, far surpassing Germany, shaping how many migrants are processed.
Germany carried out almost 30,000 expulsions in 2025, the highest among EU nations.
EU border tightening coincides with more repatriation orders while actual removals remain limited.
Turkish migrants were the most repatriated group in 2025, with more than 13,000 removals.
Sweden ranked high for expulsions, surpassing 11,000 in 2025 according to the report.
France and Poland led border refusals, turning back tens of thousands of migrants at entry points.
The European Commission released a 2024 Pact on Migration and Asylum report highlighting progress and ongoing work.
The EU aims to bolster border protection with the Entry/Exit system as part of a broader reform.
The article notes a decline in new EU migrants since 2022, from 5.4 million to 4.5 million in 2024.

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