EU Parliament Votes Through Measures Allowing Deportation of Migrants to 'Return Hubs'
MEPs voted 389 to 206 on a package of tougher immigration measures, including harsher penalties for non-compliant migrants.
Summary
The European Parliament voted 389 to 206 in favor of a new immigration package that introduces stricter measures for managing migrant deportations.
Key components of the package include the establishment of return hubs outside the EU, designed to facilitate the deportation of unsuccessful asylum applicants.
Additionally, the legislation imposes harsher penalties for migrants who fail to comply with deportation orders, impacting operational protocols for immigration authorities.
Updates
Update at 21:01 UTC on 2026-03-26
France 24 reported European lawmakers approved measures for tougher penalties and deportation of irregular migrants to 'return hubs' outside the EU.
Sources: France 24