EU approves deporting asylum seekers to third countries

The EU Council has formally approved new migration rules allowing asylum seekers to be deported to third countries. This change aims to expedite the expulsion process for individuals seeking refuge within the bloc. Under the revised regulations, EU member states can now deport asylum seekers to third countries without requiring any prior personal ties. This policy, similar to the UK's Rwanda model, will be implemented following agreements between EU nations and the designated third countries. The EU has also finalized a list of "safe countries of origin," including Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Kosovo, Colombia, India, and Bangladesh. Asylum applications from citizens of these nations will undergo accelerated review procedures.