During his visit to Albania, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to establish 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers awaiting deportation, aiming to mitigate irregular migration. He emphasized the need for collaboration with Western Balkan nations, acknowledging the complexity of existing agreements, particularly with Italy and Albania. While Starmer noted the decrease in Albanian migrants arriving in the UK, he faced criticism when Albania ruled out hosting UK return hubs. The strategy reflects the government's efforts to curb immigration amid growing pressures from right-wing opposition parties.