Five European Union countries agreed to create migrant return centers outside the bloc starting in 2027

Five European Union member states—Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and Greece—have reached an agreement to establish migration return centers outside of the bloc. The initiative aims to facilitate the transfer of individuals whose asylum applications have been denied to these external facilities starting in 2027.

This collaborative model represents a shift in regional migration policy, focusing on the externalization of return processes for rejected asylum seekers. The agreement marks a coordinated effort among these nations to address migration management challenges through the creation of dedicated infrastructure outside EU borders.