Idea of ‘return hubs’ gains traction after mainstream EU politicians were unnerved by rise of far rightWhy immigration is a big issue againThe EU has opened the door to the untested idea of “return hubs” – offshore centres for people deported from the bloc – at a summit dominated by plans for a tougher migration policy.The idea of the offshore processing of asylum claims or vaguely defined “return hubs” in non-EU countries has gained traction in recent weeks, after large gains for the far right in European elections in June unnerved mainstream leaders across the continent. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/17/clashes-expected-at-eu-summit-as-migration-return-hubs-top-agenda
Author : Jennifer Rankin in Brussels and Lorenzo Tondo
Publish date : 2024-10-17 21:29:15
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EU considers offshore centres for deportees as it hardens on migration
