EU gets tough on illegal migration with new powers for Frontex border agency

Since then EU leaders have been stepping up calls to accelerate deportations, with 19 leaders backing plans to establish ‘return hubs’ outside EU. As part of the overhaul, Frontex's $6.7M budget could be doubled, while it will also get new powers to monitor social media. 

 The move faces heavy criticism from human rights groups, who warn changes could put migrant rights and protections at risk. How is the block planning overhaul Frontex and does it risk becoming a European ICE? 

 Joining Enda Brady for this discussion: 

 Roger Casale Chief Executive of New Europeans and former Labour MP 

 Zafer Mese Coordinator at the SETA Foundation Lina Vosyliute Senior Associate Researcher at the Centre for Migration, Diversity and Justice at the Brussels School of Governance 

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