EU finalizes migration pact: sets up deportation centers in non-EU countries
The European Union finalizes a sweeping migration overhaul that will establish deportation centers in non-EU countries, a move critics compare to Trump-era U.S. policies. EU officials confirm the bloc has reached an agreement to create "return hubs" abroad as part of the new Pact on Migration and Asylum, set to take full effect on June 12. Locations for the centers remain undisclosed, but the plan has drawn sharp criticism from press and advocacy groups, who warn of outsourcing asylum processing to third countries .
The policy shift comes as Poland pushes to deepen military ties with the U.S., with Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz proposing a permanent American base on Polish soil. Kosiniak-Kamysz framed the offer as part of a broader effort to expand U.S. troop presence in Europe, citing Poland’s active role in the process . Meanwhile, American expatriates increasingly favor Eastern Europe over Western EU nations, drawn by lower living costs, favorable tax regimes, and less restrictive immigration policies, according to a CNN report .
In Lithuania, emigration trends reverse for the sixth consecutive year, with 19,310 citizens returning in 2025—outpacing those leaving. The Foreign Ministry attributes the shift to improved economic conditions and targeted repatriation programs . Slovakia, meanwhile, tightens oversight of its housing and migration sectors, introducing mandatory registration for short-term rental hosts by 2027 and extending visa validity for foreign residents .
The EU’s migration pact marks a decisive turn toward externalizing border control, a strategy long debated but now codified into law. Analysts suggest the return hubs could reshape migration routes, with potential partners including North African and Balkan states. The policy’s rollout will test the bloc’s ability to balance security concerns with humanitarian obligations as global displacement pressures persist.
EU finalizes migration pact: sets up deportation centers in non-EU countries
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gazeta.pl · 4 days ago
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politico.eu · 5 days ago
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