United KingdomLabour's 'one in, one out' migrant returns agreement with France, which involves deporting small boat migrants back to France while allowing others to seek asylum in the UK, is reportedly set to end in October, according to French media. The pilot program, initiated in August, has seen over 900 migrants returned to France, with nearly 900 asylum seekers accepted from France in exchange. Originally scheduled to expire in July, the deal was extended until October. French authorities aim to shift responsibility for managing migration in the English Channel to a broader European framework, as outlined in a recent European Commission action plan. The European Parliament recently approved policies allowing EU nations to transfer undocumented migrants to designated 'return hubs' in other countries, provided those countries adhere to human rights standards. The UK has committed £662 million to France over three years to support efforts to reduce migrant arrivals, including funding for operations targeting people-smuggling activities.
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