politics
February 20, 2026
EU states to establish deportation centers in Africa
Greece’s Migration Minister has said asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected will be transferred to hubs, “preferably in Africa”
TL;DR
- Greece is collaborating with Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Denmark to create migrant deportation centers outside the EU.
- Africa is the preferred destination for these 'return hubs'.
- The centers are intended for asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected and who cannot be sent back to their countries of origin.
- The initiative aims to deter irregular migration.
- 19 EU member states have previously called for EU funding for such external 'return hubs'.
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