EU's Migration Crackdown and Return Hubs

European Union expanding powers to track, raid, and deport migrants to return hubs in Africa and other regions.
Ursula von der Leyen claims measures prevent 2015 Syrian migrant crisis.
Italy's Meloni enforces 'tough on migration' policy with 90+ migrant detention centers and increased maritime patrols.
88 nonprofit groups warn EU tactics strip migrants of legal rights.
Over 80,000 pushbacks in 2025 in Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, and Latvia.
EU nations (Germany, Austria, Netherlands) agree with Kenya on deportation centers.
UK deported 60,000 since July 2024 under Labour government.

Human Rights | European politics | Migration Policy

Giorgia Meloni | Ursula von der Leyen

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