Source: European Parliament
B10‑0075/2024
Motion for a European Parliament resolution on limiting the freedom of movement for serious criminals
The European Parliament,
– having regard to the freedom of movement and the growing threat posed by organised criminal gangs,
– having regard to Rule 149 of its Rules of Procedure,
A. whereas securing the external border is essential to maintain free movement within the Schengen area;
B. whereas massive numbers of illegal crossings of the external border have taken place, resulting in the growth of parallel societies that often finance their existence through criminal activities;
C. whereas large economic disparities between Member States incentivise cross-border crime;
D. whereas cross-border crime leads to financial and societal disruptions and a loss of trust in national authorities and EU institutions;
1. Calls on the Commission to limit the freedom of movement for career criminals, repeat offenders and anyone aiding or assisting organised criminal gangs, by introducing an ‘individual ban on freedom of movement (IBFM)’ framework that empowers Member States to prohibit entry to criminals, and to issue lifelong entry bans in certain cases, such as those of repeat offenders or organised criminals;
2. Calls for the automatic application of the IBFM framework to anyone who has crossed the external border illegally and for those persons to be subjected to mandatory detention until they can be deported.