Approval of readmission agreement between Benelux countries and Suriname
Official title: Wetsontwerp houdende instemming met de Overeenkomst tussen de Benelux-Staten (het Koninkrijk België, het Groothertogdom Luxemburg en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden) en de Republiek Suriname betreffende de terug- en overname van personen die onregelmatig op het grondgebied verblijven (Terug- en overnameovereenkomst), gedaan te Brussel op 14 februari 2025.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- Belgium, together with the Netherlands and Luxembourg, approves an agreement with Suriname on returning individuals staying without legal permission. It establishes clear rules and deadlines to readmit nationals and issue travel documents.
- This affects individuals residing without legal status in the Benelux or Suriname, as well as migration authorities handling returns.
- If you reside legally in the country, this will not affect your daily life. The authorities aim to speed up procedures and reduce the length of detention in closed centres.
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How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.