EU Plans Migrant Return Centers Outside Its Borders
The EU has greenlighted member states to set up return centers in third countries to speed up deportations. Germany and Denmark back the idea, Spain opposes, France is skeptical.
The European Union is planning to allow member states to establish migrant return centers outside the bloc's borders. The aim is to expedite the removal of individuals who do not have the right to stay in the EU. The EU has given a green light for member states to independently negotiate agreements with third countries to set up such facilities. Potential locations include Uganda, Uzbekistan, Rwanda, and others.
Some member states have already voiced support. Germany and Denmark are ready to use this instrument. In contrast, Spain is opposed, and France expresses skepticism about its effectiveness.
The policy is backed by far-right forces, but non-governmental organizations have criticized it as a human rights violation. This information comes from a weekly program by European public broadcaster ARTE, published in ten languages through collaboration with various media outlets, including the Latvian magazine Ir. The project is funded by the European Union through the European Media Platforms fund.
