EU leaders agree to use all measures for returning illegal migrants

European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to use all available tools, including development aid, trade, diplomatic efforts, and visa policies, to expedite the return of illegal migrants to their home countries.

Following the meeting in Brussels on October 17, EU leaders called on the European Commission to “immediately” draft legislation to speed up the return of illegal migrants.

In the summit’s final statement, EU leaders emphasized the need for decisive action at all levels to facilitate...