Source: European Parliament
As indicated by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency Report quoted by the Honourable Member, in 2024 irregular border crossings into the EU have significantly decreased, with a 38% reduction compared to 2023.
In the framework of the Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling[1], the Commission is working to fight organised criminal groups responsible for migrant smuggling and trafficking in human beings to the EU.
The implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum[2] and enhanced international cooperation on migration will also contribute managing irregular migration and reducing the incentive for migrants to embark in dangerous journeys .
There is no recent assessment on the fiscal impact of irregular migration on the EU. No such study is currently planned to be carried out. Available studies assessing the fiscal balance in relation to asylum seekers and refugees are specific to the context and the country and show mixed results.