EU agrees to speed up deportations of unlawful migrants, faces fairness criticism

France 24 reports that the European Union Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on June 14, 2026, to streamline procedures for returning migrants staying in the bloc illegally, aiming to increase enforcement from current rates of 24–27 percent. According to France 24, the deal simplifies administrative processes to accelerate deportation timelines across all 27 member states. Supporters argue stronger enforcement is urgent; critics, as reported by France 24, contend the agreement capitulates to anti-migrant political pressure at the expense of due process protections. The agreement now moves toward final ratification.