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We expect "net migration to average around 350,000 a year over the forecast period."

"Net migration will stay at 400-500,000 for the foreseeable future."

"Net migration is projected to be minimum 315,000 every year, up from 245,000."

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Net migration could be down to around 300,000 "in the next two to three years."

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EU interior ministers this week cleared steps to overhaul the bloc's migration system, including by streamlining deportations, adopting safe country lists, and creating a €430 million solidarity pool to fund 21,000 relocations.

EU interior ministers this week cleared steps to overhaul the bloc's migration system, including by streamlining deportations, adopting safe country lists, and creating a €430 million solidarity pool to fund 21,000 relocations.

The changes would allow the establishment of return hubs outside the EU for rejected asylum seekers, potentially in partnership with third countries, enabling faster rejection and return of ineligible individuals. The reforms aim to restore control over migration flows, EU officials said.

The changes would allow the establishment of return hubs outside the EU for rejected asylum seekers, potentially in partnership with third countries, enabling faster rejection and return of ineligible individuals. The reforms aim to restore control over migration flows, EU officials said.

Under the new rules, member states can return migrants to safe third countries not of their origin, impose longer detention periods and entry bans, and create mutual recognition of return decisions across the EU to increase the enforcement rate of deportations.

Under the new rules, member states can return migrants to safe third countries not of their origin, impose longer detention periods and entry bans, and create mutual recognition of return decisions across the EU to increase the enforcement rate of deportations.

The solidarity mechanism also requires countries to either accept relocated migrants or pay €20,000 per person declined. Hungary and the Czech Republic indicated their refusal to implement the pact, arguing it punishes successful border protection efforts and rewards failures.

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The solidarity mechanism also requires countries to either accept relocated migrants or pay €20,000 per person declined. Hungary and the Czech Republic indicated their refusal to implement the pact, arguing it punishes successful border protection efforts and rewards failures.

Amnesty International criticized the move for mirroring U.S. deportation practices, while EU officials emphasized the need to provide a sense of control, with an EU-wide list of safe countries including Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Amnesty International criticized the move for mirroring U.S. deportation practices, while EU officials emphasized the need to provide a sense of control, with an EU-wide list of safe countries including Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia.

The legislation, set to take effect in mid-2026 following negotiations with the European Parliament, includes provisions for non-cooperation penalties like imprisonment and allows for arrangements with third countries for return hubs.

The legislation, set to take effect in mid-2026 following negotiations with the European Parliament, includes provisions for non-cooperation penalties like imprisonment and allows for arrangements with third countries for return hubs.

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EU interior ministers cleared steps to overhaul the bloc's migration system, including streamlined deportations, adoption of safe country lists, creation of a €430 million solidarity pool for 21,000 relocations. Members may provide relocations, funding, or alternative measures.

EU interior ministers cleared steps to overhaul the bloc's migration system, including streamlined deportations, adoption of safe country lists, creation of a €430 million solidarity pool for 21,000 relocations. Members may provide relocations, funding, or alternative measures.

This allows the establishment of return hubs outside the EU for rejected asylum seekers, potentially in partnerships with third countries, enabling faster rejection and return of ineligible individuals. The reform aims to restore control over migration flows, EU officials said.

This allows the establishment of return hubs outside the EU for rejected asylum seekers, potentially in partnerships with third countries, enabling faster rejection and return of ineligible individuals. The reform aims to restore control over migration flows, EU officials said.

The solidarity mechanism requires countries to either accept relocated migrants or pay €20,000 per person declined. Hungary and the Czech Republic indicated refusal to implement the pact, arguing it punishes successful border protection efforts and rewards failures.

The solidarity mechanism requires countries to either accept relocated migrants or pay €20,000 per person declined. Hungary and the Czech Republic indicated refusal to implement the pact, arguing it punishes successful border protection efforts and rewards failures.

Amnesty International criticized the move for mirroring U.S. deportation practices. EU officials emphasized the need to provide a sense of control, with an EU-wide list of safe countries including Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Amnesty International criticized the move for mirroring U.S. deportation practices. EU officials emphasized the need to provide a sense of control, with an EU-wide list of safe countries including Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia.

The legislation, set to take effect in mid-2026 after negotiations with the European Parliament, includes provisions for non-cooperation penalties like imprisonment and allows for arrangements with third countries for return hubs.

The legislation, set to take effect in mid-2026 after negotiations with the European Parliament, includes provisions for non-cooperation penalties like imprisonment and allows for arrangements with third countries for return hubs.

Europe finally confronts migration reality by approving measures that restore border control and dismantle incentives for irregular crossings. The old system created unsustainable pressure and enabled human-trafficking networks to exploit vulnerable people. Processing centers outside EU territory and faster returns are necessary steps to regain sovereignty and rebuild public trust in institutions.

Europe finally confronts migration reality by approving measures that restore border control and dismantle incentives for irregular crossings. The old system created unsustainable pressure and enabled human-trafficking networks to exploit vulnerable people. Processing centers outside EU territory and faster returns are necessary steps to regain sovereignty and rebuild public trust in institutions.

The new deportation regime strips away fundamental rights through mass detention, surveillance and offshore centers that violate international law. These punitive measures create legal limbo and inflict deep harm on migrants while costing astronomical sums. Return hubs represent arbitrary detention without connection requirements, mirroring harrowing practices that tear families apart.

The new deportation regime strips away fundamental rights through mass detention, surveillance and offshore centers that violate international law. These punitive measures create legal limbo and inflict deep harm on migrants while costing astronomical sums. Return hubs represent arbitrary detention without connection requirements, mirroring harrowing practices that tear families apart.

There is a 6% chance any country will trigger article 50 to leave the European Union, before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 6% chance any country will trigger article 50 to leave the European Union, before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Europe is finally confronting migration reality by approving measures that restore border control and dismantle incentives for irregular crossings. The current system creates unsustainable pressure and enables human-trafficking networks to exploit vulnerable people. Processing centers outside EU territory and faster returns are necessary steps to regaining sovereignty and rebuilding public trust in institutions.

Europe is finally confronting migration reality by approving measures that restore border control and dismantle incentives for irregular crossings. The current system creates unsustainable pressure and enables human-trafficking networks to exploit vulnerable people. Processing centers outside EU territory and faster returns are necessary steps to regaining sovereignty and rebuilding public trust in institutions.

The new deportation regime will strip away fundamental rights through mass detention, surveillance and offshore centers that violate international law. These punitive measures will create legal limbo and inflict deep harm on migrants while costing astronomical sums. Return hubs represent arbitrary detention without connection requirements, mirroring harrowing U.S. practices that tear families apart.

The new deportation regime will strip away fundamental rights through mass detention, surveillance and offshore centers that violate international law. These punitive measures will create legal limbo and inflict deep harm on migrants while costing astronomical sums. Return hubs represent arbitrary detention without connection requirements, mirroring harrowing U.S. practices that tear families apart.

There is a 6% chance that any country will trigger article 50 to leave the European Union, before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 6% chance that any country will trigger article 50 to leave the European Union, before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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