EU Agrees on Migrant Deportation Deal to Third-Country 'Return Hubs'
The European Union has reached an agreement on new rules that allow member countries to deport migrants ordered to leave the bloc to 'return hubs' in third countries. This legislation, which still requires formal approval, is part of a broader tightening of EU migration policy. The European Commission proposed the rules to streamline deportation procedures while respecting fundamental rights. However, rights groups have criticized the deal, warning it could lead to abuses. The new rules aim to address the challenge of ensuring that rejected asylum seekers and visa overstayers leave EU territory, as currently only about 20% comply with deportation orders. 
