EU agrees deal for deporting migrants to third-country 'return hubs'
Summary
The European Union agreed on a plan to allow countries to send migrants who have been ordered to leave the EU to special "return hubs" in other countries. The plan is not final yet and still needs approval from EU governments and the European Parliament. Some human rights groups worry that the plan could lead to harsh treatment of migrants.Key Facts
- The EU deal lets countries deport migrants to centers outside the EU called "return hubs."
- These hubs can be in countries where the migrants have no personal ties.
- The deal is part of stricter migration policies despite fewer migrants arriving irregularly last year.
- The legislation needs formal approval by EU governments and the European Parliament.
- Human rights groups say the plan could lead to increased detention and deportation abuses.
- The rules would extend how long migrants can be detained and allow home searches and biometric data collection.
- EU officials say only 20% of people ordered to leave the EU currently actually depart.
- The EU has not named which countries might host these return hubs.
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