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EU justice ministers in Brussels strike deal to accelerate returns and widen ‘safe third country’ concept

EU justice ministers in Brussels strike deal to accelerate returns and widen ‘safe third country’ concept

EU home-affairs ministers meeting in Brussels agreed on a package that standardises return orders across the bloc, lengthens permissible detention for non-co-operating migrants and broadens the list of ‘safe’ countries. Belgium, grappling with reception-centre overcrowding, sees the deal as a tool to speed removals. Corporates should watch for knock-on effects on visa issuance and transit rules for nationals of newly listed countries.

Dec 10, 2025
Cyprus outlines 2026 migration presidency agenda during Brussels JHA Council

Cyprus outlines 2026 migration presidency agenda during Brussels JHA Council

At the Brussels JHA Council, Cyprus previewed its 2026 EU Presidency migration priorities: firm external borders, swift rollout of Eurodac and the Entry/Exit System, and further talks on offshore asylum centres. The timeline helps Belgium-based companies anticipate regulatory milestones that could affect compliance, carrier liability and data-sharing obligations.

Dec 10, 2025

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