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France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says
Reuters ^ | June 19, 2026 | Charlotte Van Campenhout and Inti Landauro

Posted on 06/19/2026 1:05:26 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that his ​country does not support the creation of so-called "return ‌hubs" for migrants in third countries, questioning their efficacy, though adding that he respected countries that want to set up ​such hubs.

"We are in favour of a ​more effective return policy, but ... I have never ⁠seen a return centre in a third country that ​actually works," Macron said, speaking in Brussels as a ​two-day EU summit concluded.

The European Parliament earlier this week approved a migration overhaul to speed up deportations and allow offshore detention ​centres, a move critics say is harsh and weakens ​asylum safeguards.

Macron questioned whether the hubs align with European values.

"I'm not ‌sure ⁠that's what our Europe is about. I'm not sure that these are the fundamental principles on which our Europe was built, and I don't believe it's ​effective either," he ​said.

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1 posted on 06/19/2026 1:05:26 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

Apparently rapes by migrants align with European values.


2 posted on 06/19/2026 1:08:22 PM PDT by JZelle
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To: MinorityRepublican

What else to do with migrants whom their own country does not want?


3 posted on 06/19/2026 1:20:53 PM PDT by AZJeep (sane )
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To: AZJeep

Send them to Versailles, all of them.


4 posted on 06/19/2026 1:25:27 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: MinorityRepublican
"I'm not ‌sure ⁠that's what our Europe is about. I'm not sure that these are the fundamental principles on which our Europe was built, and I don't believe it's ​effective either," he ​said.

,,, therin lies Europe's problem - one of it's main leaders who's not sure. The EU is steered by this sort of leadership. Macron is lacking drive, wisdom and any obvious care for the destiny of France's valid population. Hubs may be effective - other EU opinions aren't on the same page as Macron after two days of talking. It's time for new leadership in France and there's been capable contenders for a while.

5 posted on 06/19/2026 1:43:25 PM PDT by shaggy eel (A long way south of the border.)
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To: AZJeep

Return to Sender via Air Mail


6 posted on 06/19/2026 2:13:14 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: MinorityRepublican
Perhaps Europe should treat France like an immigrant "Return Hub."
7 posted on 06/19/2026 3:05:27 PM PDT by zeestephen (2024 Trump Landslide - Kamala Harris Lost By 230,000 Votes In WI, MI, and PA.)
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