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France, Spain Reject EU Offshore Deportation Hub Plan

6/19/2026

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France and Spain publicly rejected the EU’s offshore “return hubs” plan.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on June 19, 2026 in Brussels they do not support hubs.
The hubs are part of an EU law championed by Denmark and Italy to permit deportation centres in foreign territories.
Macron warned France will not allow EU funds for the hubs, calling them ineffective and contrary to European values.

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France and Spain publicly rejected the EU’s offshore “return hubs” plan.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on June 19, 2026 in Brussels they do not support hubs.
The hubs are part of an EU law championed by Denmark and Italy to permit deportation centres in foreign territories.
Macron warned France will not allow EU funds for the hubs, calling them ineffective and contrary to European values.