EU reaches deal on 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers
Key takeaways
- The controversial deal involves sending migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to third party countries.
- The deal, proposed by the European Commission last year, comes as far-right parties across the bloc have been growing in popularity and as public opinion has been pushing for a tougher stance on illegal migration.
- The German DPA news agency reported that the deal was moved forward with the support of right-wing parties in the European Parliament, an unusual move.
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The controversial deal involves sending migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected to third party countries. It still requires formal approval to come into effect.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Egtl The legislation comes even as arrivals in the EU have dropped to their lowest levels since 2021 last year [FILE: May 29, 2024]Image: Czarek Sokolowski)/AP/picture alliance Advertisement European Union lawmakers and members agreed in principle on Monday on a new deal tightening migration rules and allowing the establishment of so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc, amid growing sentiment against illegal migration.
The deal, proposed by the European Commission last year, comes as far-right parties across the bloc have been growing in popularity and as public opinion has been pushing for a tougher stance on illegal migration.