The European Commission is set to propose new regulations aimed at addressing failed asylum seekers and migration control within the EU.
The focus will be on increasing deportations, establishing “return hubs” outside the EU, and tightening rules on detention and entry bans. Current EU rules have seen fewer than 20% of migrants who fail asylum applications actually leave, leading to concerns about control over migration.
Under the new legislation, asylum rejections in one EU country will be mutually recognized across the bloc, easing deportation processes. A controversial proposal includes creating “return hubs” outside the EU for failed asylum seekers, preventing them from hiding within the EU. These hubs could be located outside the EU, though the exact details remain unclear.
Additionally, the regulations will allow for extended detention (up to 24 months) for individuals deemed security risks, and could impose entry bans of up to 20 years in extreme cases, compared to the previous five-year limit. These reforms come amid growing anti-migrant sentiment across Europe, with several governments advocating for stronger measures.
