EU Interior Ministers approved new migration agreements, including stricter repatriation rules and the establishment of "return hubs" in third countries, potentially legitimizing Italy's controversial "Albania model."The deal introduces an updated list of "safe countries of origin" like Bangladesh and Egypt, prompting concerns from critics like Fondazione Migrantes and experts Frowin Rausis and Gaia Romeo regarding potential human rights violations and a weakening of fundamental rights.While Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and Danish Minister Rasmus Stoklund hailed the legislation as a milestone, discrepancies remain regarding the specific function of the Albanian centers, further challenging the EU's commitment to democratic resilience and credibility.