On Monday, EU interior ministers approved a package of strict new migration measures at a meeting in Brussels.
These actions include establishing return centers for rejected asylum seekers outside the EU’s borders and imposing tougher penalties on those who refuse to leave Europe.
The aim is to better manage migration and address public concerns amid the rise of far-right movements in Europe.
Under the new package, return centers will transfer rejected asylum seekers to “safe” countries outside the EU.
Member states also agreed to share at least 30,000 refugees among themselves or pay €20,000 per person instead.
Despite a near-zero decrease in unauthorized entries in 2025, public anxiety remains high.
These policies have faced opposition from migrant rights groups, and countries like France and Spain have questioned their legality and effectiveness.
Nevertheless, the EU insists on acting quickly to keep migration under control.
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