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Five EU states plan a return hub in Africa for 2027
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The group planning the return hub includes five EU member states.
Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands plan to establish an open return hub in an unnamed African country from the second half of 2027. The participating states would retain responsibility and finance the project.
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The group planning the return hub includes five EU member states.
“a "group of five" consisting of Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands”
AllegedGreece's migration minister said the first return hub is scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2027.
“the first of these so-called "return hubs" is scheduled to begin operations as early as the second half of 2027”
AllegedGreece has chosen an African country to host the planned return hub.
“Plevris said Greece had chosen an African country but could not reveal its name yet.”