EU interior ministers have approved a controversial migration agreement, dubbed the "Albania model," which aims to establish repatriation hubs outside the EU and designates Egypt and Tunisia as "safe countries."Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi hailed the deal as a turning point, stating, "Finally, the turning point we had requested."This new regulation, expected to form the basis of the Migration and Asylum Pact for implementation in June 2026, streamlines repatriation procedures and allows member states to establish return hubs in third countries, though challenges remain regarding migrants' rights.