Sweden Democrats influence EU's tough new migration policy

Sweden Democrats' European Parliament member Charlie Weimers has achieved a significant victory in Brussels, influencing the EU's new regulation on the return of third-country nationals. Weimers, acting as a shadow rapporteur for the ECR political group, coordinated positions with other far-right groups and even the EPP, which includes Sweden's Moderates and Christian Democrats. This collaboration, despite protests in Germany over similar dealings between the EPP and the far-right AfD, yielded results.

Following the European Parliament's vote in late March, where the right and far-right initially voted yes, a broad majority including some liberals and social democrats supported the new, stricter policy. Weimers celebrated this, declaring "The era of deportations has begun." This marks a significant shift, as a former critic of the EU now leverages its power to shape policy across member states.

The EU Parliament's decisions require approval from the Council of member states' governments, which was reportedly secured in early June. This paves the way for the implementation of the new, tougher stance on migration and returns. The changes are part of the EU's asylum and migration pact, which came into effect across the bloc on June 12, signaling a paradigm shift in the EU's approach to these issues.

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The era of deportations has begun.