15 EU Nations Push for Migrant Centers Outside Europe
Letter to European Commission calls for new agreements and stricter asylum policies ahead of EU elections.
Overview
- Denmark leads 15 EU countries urging Brussels to explore external migrant centers.
- Proposal includes deals similar to Italy's Albania model for handling asylum seekers.
- Letter emphasizes the need for faster deportations and reassessment of 'safe third countries.'
- Recent EU asylum pact reforms won't take effect until 2026, prompting calls for immediate action.
- Migration remains a contentious issue as far-right parties gain traction ahead of elections.