The European Parliament and EU countries have agreed on new rules that will allow rejected asylum seekers to be placed in special centers outside the EU. The initiative is aimed at speeding up deportations and reducing the number of migrants remaining in Europe after being denied asylum.
The European Union has taken another step towards tightening its migration policy. Representatives of the European Parliament and EU member states have reached a political agreement on new rules for the return of migrants who have been denied asylum.
One of the key innovations will be the possibility of sending such individuals to special deportation centers located outside the European Union. This applies to cases where it is impossible to return a person to their country of origin. For example, if a state refuses to accept its citizens back or if there are no diplomatic relations between it and the EU country.
It is expected that such centers will be established based on separate agreements between the EU and non-EU countries.
So far, it has not been reported which specific countries may participate in this scheme.
What is important to know: one of the main problems of the EU migration system remains the large number of people who have been ordered to leave the territory of the union but are still living in European countries. The new measures are aimed specifically at addressing this issue.
According to the agreement reached, unaccompanied minors will not be sent to such centers. However, families with children will fall under the new rules.
At the same time, the EU intends to increase pressure on migrants who have already been denied asylum. They will be required to actively cooperate with the authorities in preparation for their return. In case of refusal, various measures may be taken — from reducing social benefits to confiscating documents and detention.
The new rules also expand the possibilities for the temporary detention of migrants. This will be possible if the authorities believe that a person may evade deportation or poses a threat to public safety.
Migration policy has remained one of the most discussed topics in the EU over the past few years. Following the migration crisis and the increase in illegal border crossings, many countries are demanding more effective mechanisms for the return of migrants who have been denied the right to stay in the EU.
Supporters of the reform believe that without such tools, the asylum system loses its effectiveness. Critics, however, warn of potential risks to human rights and the need for strict oversight of the conditions in which people are held in such centers.
For the new rules to come into force, the agreement must still be officially approved by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
If this happens, the EU will have one of the strictest mechanisms for deporting migrants in the history of the union.
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