The European Commission has released its first list of 'safe' countries of origin for asylum seekers, which includes Albania, Bosnia, Georgia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkiye, Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia. Ukraine is temporarily excluded due to war. The list aims to expedite asylum processing but must be approved by the Parliament and Member States. The designation of safe countries is controversial, with courts in some EU states blocking deportations based on safety concerns. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)