The European Union has agreed on a controversial new law aimed at speeding up the return of migrants with no legal right to remain in the bloc. The Return Regulation will allow migrant return hubs outside the EU and introduce tougher measures to crack down on irregular migration. Supporters say it will boost returns, while critics argue it reflects a growing anti-migrant shift in European politics.

The European Union has agreed on a controversial new law aimed at speeding up the return of migrants with no legal right to remain in the bloc. The Return Regulation will allow migrant return hubs outside the EU and introduce tougher measures to crack down on irregular migration. Supporters say it will boost returns, while critics argue it reflects a growing anti-migrant shift in European politics.