Over 120,000 illegal pushbacks at EU borders in 2024, say European NGOs

18 февруари 2025 г.

This report analyzes data on pushbacks from EU member states to third countries in 2024, highlighting ongoing violations of international and EU law.

It draws from NGO reports, research groups, human rights organizations, UN agencies, government services and interviews with organizations active in Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Greece, Poland, Croatia, Finland, and Bulgaria. In total, 120.457 pushbacks were recorded, underscoring the persistence of this practice.

Overall, the trend of normalizing pushbacks persists, requiring stronger enforcement and greater accountability from both member states and EU institutions. The report concludes with recommendations for the EU, its member states, and Frontex to address these ongoing human rights violations.

Година на издаване: 2025

Eзик: english

Автор: This report is a collaboration between: 11.11.11 (Belgium), Hungarian Helsinki Committee, We Are Monitoring Association (Poland), Center for Peace Studies (Croatia), Lebanese Center for Human Rights (CLDH), Sienos Grupė (Lithuania), Centre for Legal Aid – Voice in Bulgaria (CLA), Foundation Mission Wings (Bulgaria), I Want to Help Refugees/Gribu palīdzēt bēgļiem (Latvia).

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