Nineteen EU countries, including Cyprus and Greece, support a plan. This plan is to create migrant return centres outside the EU. A letter sent to the European Commission on December 16th shows this. They want to make EU return rules work faster. The plan also wants better legal and money support for these centres. This idea is growing before an important EU meeting.
Supporters think the EU can now have stronger border controls. They believe the current system is not enough. They need more help from countries on migration routes. Cyprus and Greece have many new arrivals. This is because they are near unstable areas. They see this plan as very important.
The main idea is "new solutions." This means setting up return centres in non-EU countries. These places will check people who cannot stay in the EU. Then, they can go back to their home countries. The countries want the EU to make return laws work faster. They also need help finding safe countries. They want a legal plan for these centres.
Ministers want better work with other countries. This cooperation should include return centres. It should also help stop migration causes. The proposal asks the EU for money ideas. This money will help fund the centres. They will follow EU money rules.
This action shows many EU countries agree. They want to manage migration outside the EU. They want to use laws already in place. They also need EU money for these plans. Success depends on other countries helping. Legal problems can also be difficult. Italy's centres in Albania face legal issues. This shows the challenges. The next months will show if the EU can agree.