The EU Commission has raised alarms over a surge in illegal immigration from Belarus, attributed to Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics. Reports indicate over 8,000 illegal border crossings from Belarus to the EU from January to November 2024, marking a 66% increase from the previous year. EU officials, including Beate Gminder, highlighted Russia’s role in facilitating this crisis, with calls for effective countermeasures. Concerns regarding the rule of law in the EU are also pressing, as the new Commission faces challenges in addressing the cross-border migratory threat.

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