Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs
Greece’s parliament approved legislation late on Tuesday to fast-track deportation of rejected asylum seekers and allow their transfer to “return hubs” outside the bloc once bilateral agreements are reached with third countries. Greece – Europe’s southernmost country in the Mediterranean and a main entry point for migrants – was on the front line of a 2015-16 crisis when more than a million people from the Middle East and Africa crossed into Europe. Arrivals have ebbed since
Greece's parliament has passed a new law designed to expedite the deportation process for individuals whose asylum claims have been rejected. This legislation also paves the way for the establishment of "return hubs" outside the European Union, contingent upon agreements with third countries. These hubs would serve as transit points for migrants ordered to leave the bloc. Greece, a primary entry point for migrants into Europe, has seen an increase in arrivals on its southern islands in recent years.
This development signifies Greece's proactive approach to managing migration flows and aligns with broader EU efforts to streamline asylum procedures and externalize return processes, a move that has raised concerns among human rights organizations.
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