Germany, partners aim to finalize 'return hubs' by year end

high · Deutsche Welle · 4 Sep 2026 · 14:08 UTC · Authoritarian Governance · 1 min read

Summary

Proposal to establish 'return hubs' in non-EU countries for processing asylum seekers raises serious concerns about outsourced detention, denial of legal due process, and potential human rights violations outside EU legal jurisdiction.

German Interior Minister Dobrindt said "technical discussions" were underway with non-EU countries to establish controversial "return hubs." Rights organizations have questioned the legality and morality of the plans.

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