The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed deep regret over a newly approved European Union migration law. The legislation, passed by the European Parliament on Wednesday, establishes stricter rules for the return of migrants whose asylum requests have been denied. A key concern is the provision allowing EU member states to return migrants to their countries of origin or third countries. Türk argues that European nations cannot transfer their responsibilities to other states, raising human rights concerns. The new rules aim to expedite deportation processes and deter irregular migration. Critics fear the pact may not adequately address the root causes of migration and could potentially violate international human rights obligations. The law has sparked considerable debate regarding the EU’s approach to managing migration flows.