European Parliament Backs Tougher Migration Rules, Including Offshore “Return Hubs”

European Parliament Backs Tougher Migration Rules, Including Offshore “Return Hubs”

The European Parliament has approved a controversial overhaul of migration rules, endorsing plans to establish offshore detention centres and impose stricter penalties on irregular migrants. In a vote held on Thursday, lawmakers backed the proposed EU Return Regulation by 389 votes to 206, setting the stage for negotiations with EU…