# EU Pushes Forward with Return Hubs | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-09-04T21:51:38+00:00
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The EU is racing to finalize a controversial plan for “return hubs” — offshore migrant processing centers outside the bloc — aiming to have them operational by 2027. Five key member states are negotiating with non-EU partners, with Uganda and Rwanda among potential candidates, while critics and human rights groups raise alarms over legality and ethics. Despite past failed attempts like Britain’s scrapped scheme and Italy’s Albania deal facing legal challenges, ministers are pushing hard to secure an international agreement before the new year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9b38eb2e4cd11b19

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