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The EU agrees on new Return Order, longer detention and return hubs

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Briefings

EU ministers finalized a new Return Order effective October 2026, permitting sanctions against migrants refusing cooperation and extending detention to 24 months or more for security risks. The agreement establishes new return hubs located outside the EU. This decision significantly expands legal grounds for detaining individuals and relocating them beyond European borders.

Key points

• EU ministers approved new Return Order provisions allowing sanctions for migrants who refuse to cooperate with return procedures.
• Detention periods can now extend up to 24 months or longer for individuals deemed security risks.

Context

The EU Return Order update establishes new legal mechanisms for managing migration, specifically enabling detention beyond standard limits and creating external return hubs. This change impacts asylum seekers and migrants awaiting deportation, shifting enforcement power away from EU territory.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the article's summary of the agreement. Specific implementation dates beyond October 2026 are not confirmed. The exact number of affected migrants or the specific locations of new hubs remain unspecified.

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