EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 8 MIN
MEP Maria Walsh to Oppose Controversial ‘Return Hubs’ Proposal in EU Migration Vote - 17/06/2026
from The Agenda
The European Parliament is due to vote this week on proposed new migration rules that would allow EU member states to send certain migrants who have received return orders to third countries with which they have no prior connection.The proposal has sparked debate across Europe. Supporters say it could strengthen the EU's migration system, while critics have raised concerns about costs, oversight and the protection of human rights.Irish MEP Maria Walsh says she will vote against the proposal, arguing that so-called "return hubs" could leave people outside the protections afforded under EU law and may prove an expensive policy for taxpayers.Maria Walsh joined us on The Agenda this morning discuss her concerns ahead of the vote and the wider debate around migration policy in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The European Parliament is due to vote this week on proposed new migration rules that would allow EU member states to send certain migrants who have received return orders to third countries with which they have no prior connection.The proposal has sparked debate across Europe. Supporters say it could strengthen the EU's migration system, while critics have raised concerns about costs, oversight and the protection of human rights.Irish MEP Maria Walsh says she will vote against the proposal, arguing that so-called "return hubs" could leave people outside the protections afforded under EU law and may prove an expensive policy for taxpayers.Maria Walsh joined us on The Agenda this morning discuss her concerns ahead of the vote and the wider debate around migration policy in Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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