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Greece Approves Deportation Law Tied to 2027 Return Hubs

6/10/2026

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Greece approved a law on June 10 linking fast-track deportations of rejected asylum seekers to future “return hubs” outside the EU.
The law permits transfers to third-country hubs that Greece is negotiating with the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Austria.
Migration Minister Thanos Plevris said the EU will finalize hub agreements this year and start operations in 2027.
Human-rights groups have criticised the rules, warning they could enable abuses in third-country centers.

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Greece approved a law on June 10 linking fast-track deportations of rejected asylum seekers to future “return hubs” outside the EU.
The law permits transfers to third-country hubs that Greece is negotiating with the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Austria.
Migration Minister Thanos Plevris said the EU will finalize hub agreements this year and start operations in 2027.
Human-rights groups have criticised the rules, warning they could enable abuses in third-country centers.