European Parliament backs overhaul of rules on return of irregular migrants (opens original article in a new tab)

European Parliament approves new rules requiring irregular migrants from third countries to leave the EU, with possible removal to 'return hubs'.

• European Parliament approves changes to return rules for irregular migrants.
• Third-country nationals with return decisions must leave the EU under new rules.
• Migrants may be removed to 'return hubs' as part of the process.