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(POLITICO)Dutch government gives green light to establish migrant ‘return hubs’ outside EU

Release Date: 2026-05-25
Media: POLITICO
Summary: The Netherlands is moving forward with plans to establish Europe’s first “return hubs” outside the European Union, where migrants whose asylum claims have been rejected could be deported. The Dutch government also supports processing asylum applications outside the EU in cooperation with countries such as Denmark, Sweden, and Malta.

The proposal is part of a broader EU migration reform aimed at preventing rejected asylum seekers from remaining in Europe for long periods. Several countries, including Germany, Greece, Austria, and Denmark, may participate in using the return hubs. While the host country has not yet been announced, negotiations are ongoing and an agreement could be reached within several months.

The Dutch government says a legal review found no major legal obstacles to the plan. However, the policy remains controversial because of concerns about human rights and compatibility with European legal standards. The debate reflects growing political pressure across Europe for stricter migration control and more effective deportation systems.
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