European Commission Expected to Propose Legislation to Digitalize EU Deportation System, Raising Surveillance Concerns

The European Commission is anticipated to propose legislation on October 28, 2026, to digitalize the EU's deportation system. This initiative builds upon the EU's Return Regulation, which came into force on October 16, 2026, and has already expanded the use of surveillance, technology, and personal data collection in deportation enforcement. Critics express concerns that the forthcoming proposal will further diminish safeguards for personal data and broaden surveillance capabilities.