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A political declaration from the Council of Europe’s 46 member states clarifies rights and limits on asylum enforcement, potentially enabling third-country hubs and faster deportations. The document is non-binding but signals a shift in how Articles 3 and 8 of the ECHR may be applied in practice.
A non-binding Chișinău declaration has been adopted by all 46 members of the Council of Europe, endorsing the use of third-country return hubs and other measures to deter irregular migration. The move is forecast to press courts to apply rights laws more restrictively in asylum and immigration cases while sparking political battles among EU states.
EU proposals seek to extend temporary protections for Ukrainians in Europe, aiming to balance Ukraine’s defense needs with humanitarian duties. The plan could tighten rules on new arrivals while testing support for those returning home; rights groups warn of potential risks to displaced people.