The European Parliament will soon vote on a returns law that streamlines deportations via mutual recognition of return decisions, allows detentions up to two years, and enables “return hubs” in non‑EU countries through bilateral deals. The vote marked a significant political shift as the center-right EPP broke from its traditional centrist allies to side with right-wing and far-right groups, prompting outcry from Left and Green MEPs who labeled the text “racist and populist.” While the committee rejected “ICE-style” home raids requested by some member states, the bill aims to fix a “broken system” where only 20% of deportation orders are currently enforced.
Date: March 10, 2026. Source: euronews.com