The European Union has given final approval to a landmark overhaul of its migration and asylum policies, aiming at hardened borders and shared responsibilities among member states as elections approach. The new rules, effective in 2026, will determine qualifications for asylum or deportation for unauthorized entrants, with a majority backing the 10 legislations despite Hungary and Poland's opposition. Mainstream parties see it as a step towards unity post the 2015 refugee crisis, hoping to counter the far right's influence in the upcoming Parliament elections scheduled for June 6-9.
Critics argue that the New Pact on Migration and Asylum will enable the detention of refugees at borders and potentially violate their asylum rights. Amnesty International raised concerns stating that the reforms could jeopardize individuals for years, leading to more questionable political agreements amid the ongoing migration challenges.
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