Several European Union member states, including Greece, Germany, Denmark, Austria, and the Netherlands, are developing a plan for establishing migrant return centers outside of EU borders. The initiative aims to bolster deportation rates and discourage irregular migration to Europe. Currently, nineteen EU governments support exploring such solutions, believing they offer a potential path forward. These centers would process asylum claims outside of the EU, with individuals whose claims are denied being swiftly returned to their countries of origin. Supporters argue this approach could dismantle human smuggling networks and manage migration flows more effectively. Critics raise concerns regarding human rights and international law implications of establishing these facilities in non-EU nations, issues that will need to be addressed as the plan develops. This scheme signals a renewed push for externalizing migration management within the EU.