EU says other countries should accept biometrics, video to increase deportations

The European Commission wants to deport more people in less time, and is pushing for a solution that leverages biometrics and video conferencing for identification, according to a report obtained by Statewatch.

On a country-by-country basis, the report outlines obstacles to deporting people from the EU, and broadly recommends that states allow for, accept and extend the possibilities for conducting consular interviews via video conference. In order for a person to be deported, a state must confirm them as …

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