Belgium's Minister for Migration and Asylum, Anneleen Van Bossuyt, advocates for the EU to use development aid and visa policies to compel third countries to cooperate on migration issues. Belgium is already implementing a conditional aid approach linked to migrant returns. Van Bossuyt emphasizes the need for EU-level cooperation to enhance leverage over countries of origin. Critics warn that this strategy may undermine development goals and the EU's credibility as a partner, highlighting concerns about the potential negative impact on international solidarity.