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flag EU approves stricter migration rules, including offshore return hubs and deportations to safe countries, amid rising far-right influence and political pressure.

flag EU interior ministers have agreed to approve stricter migration policies, including the creation of offshore "return hubs" to send rejected asylum seekers, longer detentions for those who refuse to leave, and deportations to so-called "safe" countries even if not their origin. flag The move, driven by political pressure from rising far-right influence and public concern, comes despite a 20% drop in irregular border entries in 2025. flag The measures follow a major migration law set to take effect in June and are backed by Denmark during its EU presidency. flag While human rights groups warn the policies could endanger migrants and create legal limbo, support is strong among centre-right and far-right lawmakers. flag A parallel effort to redistribute at least 30,000 asylum seekers faces resistance due to political risks. flag Final decisions are expected by year-end, with negotiations to begin with the European Parliament.

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