Tag #Refoulement

What are the immediate consequences of the EU's designation of seven countries as 'safe' for the return of rejected asylum seekers?

The European Union designated seven countries—Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia—as safe for returning rejected asylum seekers. This decision aims to expedite deportation processes, a priority for many EU member states. However, the designation is controversial, given ongoing human rights concerns in several listed countries.