EU Considers Return Hubs for Failed Asylum Seekers Outside Bloc (politico.eu)

• EU proposes return hubs for rejected asylum seekers in non-EU countries
• French election: Bardella (far-right) and Mélenchon (far-left) gaining ground
• EU chips strategy aims to boost AI semiconductor production

"The EU is negotiating the establishment of return hubs for rejected asylum seekers in third countries, potentially in Albania or Central Asia, drawing criticism over offshore detention. Meanwhile, France's presidential race sees far-right Jordan Bardella and far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon gaining as centrist parties fragment. Brussels also aims to boost domestic chip production for AI, but lags behind global competitors."