Belgian MP: All illegals, except Kosovars, would be sent to Kosovo prison

Belgian N-VA party MP Theo Francken, who has also been Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration, speaking on RTL television on Thursday, said that the creation of a prison in Kosovo is possible, broadcasts Klakosova.tv.

He says more people should be put in jail, but stresses that Belgium's current prisons are packed.

“is possible. The Socialists in Denmark are doing it, having an agreement with Kosovo and will be implemented in the coming months. For me it's clear that we have to copy this deal because we have about 3,000 illegals in our prisons, persons who have no residence permits in Belgium”, Deputy Francken said.

However, he says that Kosovars who were caught without permission to stay in Belgium could not be sent to this prison. All those without letters would be sent to Kosovo, but if they are not Kosovars. There is no human rights problem in Denmark. If Danish Socialists can do it, we can do it, because we are both European states”, said Francken.

In all, Belgium would build a prison in Kosovo and be responsible for oversight. We've done it before, we've guarded a prison in Holland. So it is possible to do so in Kosovo, or Albania, or Georgia or other countries. We need to negotiate with these countries. I have spoken with the prime minister and it is possible”, Belgian party deputy N-VA deputy Theo Francken.