Belgium is looking to house foreign prisoners abroad as part of its crackdown on migration and is open to partnerships with countries in the Western Balkans and beyond, the country’s Minister for Asylum and Migration, Anneleen Van Bossuyt, has told Euronews’ interview programme 12 Minutes With.
Asked about her recent mission to Albania and Kosovo to explore renting prison space to house irregular migrants convicted of crimes in Belgium, Van Bossuyt said: “We are looking at every possible solution to increase the return rate. That's one of the possibilities that we are looking into together with the ministry (of justice).”
