Since 1995, the Schengen Area enabled seamless movement across many EU states, but border restrictions have surged due to increased migration and security concerns.
The reinstatement of border checks within Schengen countries is portrayed as a response to rising terror threats and an influx of undocumented migrants from the Mediterranean.
April saw the EU adopt reforms to migrant policy that mandate biometric data collection and fast-track asylum determinations for frequently rejected claims, raising human rights concerns.
The closure and hostility towards migrants in Europe reflect similar trends seen in the U.S., exemplified by President Biden's controversial executive order restricting asylum.
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