Ruling parties aim to tighten Czechia’s asylum policy

The ruling coalition has announced plans to tighten the Czech Republic's asylum and return policy and would like to see the amendment approved before the end of its term in office. The proposed changes, discussed with the Pirate Party and the Freedom and Direct Democracy Party on Wednesday, should make it easier for the authorities, courts and the foreign police to deport migrants who are in the Czech Republic illegally and for increased protection against illegal migration at international airports. The opposition ANO party, said these steps were long overdue, and refused to attend the meeting on the grounds that it was part of the government’s election campaign.