By Amina Ismail BRUSSELS, June 1 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers and governments agreed on Monday on new rules allowing countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to centres in third countries,

The European Union is shifting towards stricter migration and asylum policies amid rising public concern and pressure from right-wing parties.

The European Union has agreed on a large-scale reform of migration legislation that provides for a significant tightening of the

The European Union has approved a significant reform of its migration policy, introducing measures aimed at increasing the number of migrants returned after receiving deportation orders and

The relaxation of previous rules that outlawed the deportation of migrants to third countries is part of an overall tightening of the EU's migration laws and would allow EU member nations to establish "return hubs" outside the bloc for people who have asylum claims rejected.

Rome ― The European Union is adopting strict new rules on asylum claims by tightening border controls, speeding deportations, increasing detention times and moving to deploy some of the same clenched-fist tactics as the Trump administration in deterring arrivals.

The EU is set to approve its controversial migration law, allowing return hubs outside the bloc, extending detention periods and introducing measures aimed at accelerating deportations – reflecting growing voter fears over migration.

In addition to tougher sanctions against those denied asylum, EU member states, the European Parliament and the Commission are authorizing the creation of detention centers abroad where migrants can be sent.