Will the new EU migration rules work?

Synopsis

The European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum, effective from 2026, represents a significant shift in the bloc's approach to managing asylum seekers and migrants. Following extensive negotiations among member states, the policy introduces stricter entry measures. Critics, including human rights organizations and left-leaning politicians, argue that these reforms may compromise the rights of refugees, while right-wing factions contend that the measures are insufficient. Key discussions feature insights from Anna Francis-Burns, Marta Welander of the International Rescue Committee, Nathalie Tocci from Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe, and Pieter Cleppe of BrusselsReport.eu.