lun, Mar 4th 2024
Federal Councillor Beat Jans emphasizes the importance of EU partnership in tackling migration and international crime issues. Switzerland eyes increased Frontex role and data exchange for crime prevention.
Federal Councillor Beat Jans wants to solve Switzerland’s problems in the area of migration and international crime with partners from the EU. Jans will be attending the meeting of EU interior and justice ministers in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday.
The migration issue, the protection of the Schengen external borders and the fight against international crime can best be solved together with Switzerland’s neighbors, said Federal Councillor Beat Jans on his arrival in Brussels on Monday.
Europe is facing a huge challenge in the area of migration. Jans was eager to hear how other countries would assess the situation. Switzerland, but also the other European countries, must prepare themselves for the challenge.
Closely intertwined with migration is the protection of the Schengen area’s external borders. A report on this will be discussed at the meeting.
The new management of the border protection agency Frontex also wants to do something about the so-called “pushbacks”, said Jans.
Adding that Switzerland would only be prepared to play a greater role in Frontex if human rights were respected. This issue is being discussed in parliament. Two years ago, the Swiss electorate approved a financial contribution to Frontex.
Switzerland could adopt specific measures from the EU in the area of international crime prevention. This primarily involves the exchange of data.
In this context, Switzerland would like to exchange air passenger data with the EU, among other things. Negotiations on this should begin soon.
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