Asylum and Migration
Quick Deal Expected on Sending Asylum Seekers to a 'Third Country,' with Rwanda in Focus
Netherlands, Greece, Germany, Austria, and Denmark are working to launch a pilot program by the first half of 2027 to return rejected asylum seekers to designated countries outside the EU, reportedly Rwanda. The initiative aims to be fully operational by July 2027 when Greece assumes the EU presidency. While Dutch Minister Bart van den Brink confirmed discussions about a potential return hub, he declined further details. Sources indicate an official announcement may come soon, with Rwanda being the primary candidate, although talks with Uganda and Uzbekistan are less advanced. The goal is to encourage voluntary returns rather than establish closed facilities, leveraging new EU migration and return regulations.
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