The European Parliament is poised to take a decisive step in overhauling its migration management by approving an unprecedented measure: the creation of return centers located outside the territory of the Union. These facilities, intended for rejected asylum seekers, would allow them to be transferred to third countries pending their final removal.
This approach aims to address a widely shared observation among member states: only a minority of deportation orders are actually enforced. By strengthening control mechanisms and outsourcing part of the process, Brussels hopes to significantly increase the return rate, while also sending a firm signal.
A controversial and still uncertain device
The plan also includes a range of stricter measures for those refusing to leave European territory, such as longer detention periods and increased administrative restrictions. Supported by several governments and political groups favoring a stricter approach, the reform also aims to deter irregular arrivals.
But this strategy has sparked strong opposition. Human rights organizations and political leaders denounce this outsourcing as risky and potentially contrary to the fundamental principles of the Union. Some member states, including France and Spain, also question the actual effectiveness of these centers, which have already been tested without conclusive results.
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