### [2026-06-17](/feed/2026/06/17/index.md)

##### Immigration to Europe
# The European Parliament passes a law that aims to accelerate the deportation of illegal immigrants. It allows the construction of "return hubs": deportation centers outside of the EU. Other provisions of the law regarding illegal immigrants include allowing the searching of their residences, increasing their maximum prison time, and the imposition of stricter entry bans. 




### Sources:

1. [Euronews](https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/17/eu-parliament-approves-strictest-ever-migration-law)

### Changes:

1.  The European Parliament passes a law that aims to accelerate the deportation of illegal immigrants. It allows the construction of "return hubs": deportation centers outside of the EU. Other provisions of the law regarding illegal immigrants include allowing the searching of their residences, increasing their maximum prison time, and the imposition of stricter entry bans.  _2026-06-21 05:45:09 (First version)_
1. The European Parliament passes a law that aims to accelerate the deportation of illegal immigrants. It allows the construction of "return hubs": deportation centers outside of the EU. Other provisions of the law regarding illegal immigrants include allowing the searching of their residences, increasing their maximum prison time, and the imposition of stricter entry bans.  _(Current version)_

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