Greek MPs OK fast-track deportation law
Greece’s parliament has passed new legislation aimed at accelerating the deportation of rejected asylum seekers and enabling their transfer to “return hubs” in non-EU countries, pending bilateral agreements with third states.
The move comes as Greece, a key entry point for migrants into Europe, continues to face pressure along its maritime borders.
While overall arrivals have declined since the 2015–2016 migration crisis, the islands of Crete and Gavdos have recently seen a notable increase in migrant boats arriving from Libya.
The reform follows an agreement among EU lawmakers and governments on updated rules that would allow member states to relocate migrants ordered to leave the bloc to reception centers in third countries.
