EU Sees Decrease in Migrant Deportation Orders in Early 2024
United kingdom, United state
The number of migrants ordered to leave EU countries decreased by 2% in the first quarter of 2024, with 2,070 fewer orders compared to Q4 2023. However, returns to other countries increased by 6%, totalling 30,570.
France and Germany issued nearly 48% of all orders, with France alone ordering 34,190 non-EU citizens to leave. Algeria and Morocco had the highest number of nationals ordered to leave, each representing 7% of the total.
Georgia led in returns, accounting for 9%. The shift reflects evolving migration and enforcement trends within the EU.