EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling
“We all have a common goal. To drive them out of business. And to save the lives of thousands,” von der Leyen said
“We in Europe must be the ones to decide who comes to us“
July 09, 2026 17:24
BRUSSELS: The European Union proposed on Thursday a new sanctions framework targeting migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of organized crime, which would impose asset freezes and travel bans on offenders.







