- Jun 13
EU migration pact takes effect, exposing von der Leyen's failed far-right courtship
The European Union's long-debated Pact on Migration and Asylum came into force on 12 June, introducing stricter border controls and accelerated asylum procedures. The launch coincides with mounting criticism of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's overtures to far-right factions, which a new report describes as a strategic failure.
- Jun 1
EU strikes deal on 'return hubs' to send rejected asylum seekers outside the bloc
European lawmakers and member states reached a provisional deal Monday to tighten migration rules, allowing the creation of offshore 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers.