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Expert criticizes EU plans for deportation centers in third countries

The EU wants to set up deportation centers in third countries and send rejected asylum seekers there. Migration researcher Birgit Glorius considers this approach highly problematic, according to a report by Spiegel.

Expert criticizes EU plans for deportation centers in third countries
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According to Spiegel, the EU aims to establish deportation centers in third countries. Rejected asylum seekers are to be sent there in the future instead of remaining in the EU.

Migration researcher Birgit Glorius considers these plans highly problematic. She expressed criticism of the project, though Spiegel did not provide specific details of her arguments.

The so-called return hubs are part of European asylum policy, which has been controversial for years. It remains unclear which third countries could be considered for the centers.

Source: www.spiegel.de