Five EU states plan first deportation center in Africa for 2027
Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands are moving forward with plans to establish deportation centers outside the EU. An African partner country has reportedly already been selected.
Five European countries - Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark, and the Netherlands - are planning to establish their first deportation center in Africa by 2027. This initiative aims to address the issue of rejected asylum seekers and avoid the legal and political controversies surrounding the establishment of such centers outside the EU.
Greece's Minister of Migration, Thanos Plevris, revealed that the location of the center has yet to be disclosed, though it is believed to be in Africa. The center will operate as an open facility, with the responsibility for the transferred individuals remaining with the EU member states. The EU group will finance the project entirely.
International organizations like the UNHCR and IOM will monitor operations to ensure adherence to international human rights standards. Previous attempts to establish such centers have faced legal objections, changes in government, or high costs. The new legislation, the EU Return Regulation, will establish a common EU framework for these return centers and allow for the transfer of individuals to safe third countries, provided there is an agreement with the third country.
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