The United Nations has expressed serious concerns over the European Union’s proposed EU Return Regulation, warning that several provisions could undermine international human rights law and refugee protection standards.
According to the UN, the proposed legislation could expand immigration detention, facilitate returns to third countries, and limit access to effective legal remedies for migrants and asylum seekers.
The UN emphasized that all return decisions must be based on individual assessments and fully respect the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits returning people to places where they face persecution, torture, or other serious harm.
The organization called on EU institutions and Member States to ensure that the final legislation complies fully with international human rights obligations before its adoption. Human rights experts argue that effective migration management must be balanced with the protection of fundamental rights and legal safeguards.
