Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs

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 Eur…

Greece Expedites Deportation Process Amid Migration Challenges

The Greek parliament has approved legislation to expedite the deportation of rejected asylum seekers and establish return hubs outside the EU. The move, part of broader EU efforts, has faced criticism from rights groups. Greece plans to formalize agreements with bilateral countries for these hubs by 2027.

Greece Backs Fast-Track Deportations and Return Hubs

Greek MPs approved new migration legislation late on Tuesday, June 9th, which would allow for faster deportation of rejected asylum seekers. The first destination for such migrants would be a non-European Union ‘return hub’ in a third country. The lawmakers have been watching developments in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, which have sought to partner with Greece in sharing the burden for return and transit. Paused bilateral talk…

Greece passes legislation to fast-track migrant deportations, allow transfers to third countries

New Greek legislation speeds up the deportation process for migrants denied asylum in Europe and allows their transfer to so-called return hubs outside the European Union.

Greece Approves New Migration Bill: Fast-Track Deportations and "Return Hubs"

A Hellenic Coast Guard vessel tows a migrant boat to the port. Credit: AMNA Greece’s Parliament has passed a major migration bill that officially integrates the European Union’s new Pact on Asylum and Migration into domestic law. The legislation introduces strict measures to overhaul border controls, expedite asylum applications, and fast-track the deportation of individuals whose asylum claims have been rejected. A central element of this new f…

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.