As Europe grapples with rising anti-immigration sentiments and the fraught politics of asylum, the spectre of “remigration” – the forced return of migrants – is once again invoking fears of state-sanctioned repression. In a compelling analysis for The Guardian, writer Miha Mazzini revisits Slovenia’s turbulent experience in 1992, revealing how the fledgling nation’s harsh policies against minority groups offer a chilling blueprint for modern-day practices that many human rights advocates warn could undermine democratic values across the continent. This historical lens sheds urgent light on the dangers of using migration control as a tool for systemic intimidation and control.
The Return to Authoritarian Tactics in Modern Europe
Across the continent, governments are increasingly reviving methods reminiscent of darker chapters in European history, using “remigration” rhetoric as a guise to justify the suppression of dissent and rigid control over minority…
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Author : Ethan Riley
Publish date : 2026-09-18 08:34:00
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