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European Parliament approves detention centers outside the EU by right-wing majority on March 26.

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The European Parliament voted to establish deportation and reception facilities for asylum seekers at locations beyond its borders, a decision backed primarily by conservative and far-right members who argued these measures are essential due to rising migration numbers in Europe.

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    The European Parliament voted on March 26 to establish deportation centers for asylum seekers outside of the Schengen Area.
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    Conservative and right-wing political groups in favor stricter immigration rules supported this resolution with a majority vote.
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    This legislative move aims to create facilities where individuals can be held pending their return procedures, located beyond EU borders.
[Mar 26] The European Parliament voted in favor of establishing deportation centers outside the Schengen Area. Conservative and right-wing groups supported stricter asylum rules as part of this decision, with a majority vote recorded.