Five European governments are seeking arrangements to transfer some rejected asylum seekers to return hubs outside the European Union.
Enforcement proposal meets rights concerns
Denmark said initial transfers could begin in 2027 if agreements and legal procedures are completed. Supporters say external hubs could make final return decisions more effective, while critics question whether access to lawyers, independent oversight and protection against refoulement can be guaranteed.
The proposal comes amid a broader tightening of European migration policy. Its legality will depend on individual circumstances, host-country safeguards and judicial review. International refugee law prohibits sending anyone to a place where they face persecution, torture or other serious harm.