EU Proposes Overhaul of Asylum Deportation Rules

The plan includes stricter deportation measures, mandatory cooperation from migrants, and potential return centers in third countries.

The EU Commission introduced a draft regulation to increase deportations of migrants without legal residency, addressing the current 20% compliance rate for return orders.
Key measures include mandatory cooperation from migrants, such as disclosing identity and travel details, with penalties for non-compliance like reduced benefits or extended re-entry bans.
The proposal allows EU countries to establish return centers in third countries, provided they comply with human rights standards; no third country has yet agreed to host these centers.
Stricter rules for individuals deemed security risks include expanded detention powers and longer detention periods to prevent absconding before deportation.
The draft regulation requires approval from the European Parliament and EU Council, with debates expected over legal concerns and human rights implications.