MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Closed migrant detention centres in the EU – P-001784/2024

Priority question for written answer  P-001784/2024
to the Commission
Rule 144
Afroditi Latinopoulou (PfE)

The uncontrolled influx of illegal migrants represents a serious threat to the EU’s security, social cohesion and economic stability. As Europe’s bulwark, Greece suffers a disproportionate burden as a result of the mass migratory flows, which undermine national sovereignty and drain the country’s resources. The immediate adoption of strict measures, such as closed detention centres, is an urgent step in preventing illegal entry and protecting European borders and values.

In view of the above:

• 1.Are closed migrant detention centres permitted to operate in the EU, including in Greece? If so, subject to which conditions?
• 2.How does the Commission view the impact of closed detention centres on the management of migrant flows and the prevention of illegal entry into the EU?
• 3.Are there EU funds available to finance such establishments in Greece and other Member States? If so, how much funding is available and what are the conditions for its provision?

Submitted: 23.9.2024