Roberta Metsola, the president of European Parliament, described the new EU Asylum and Migration Pact as a historic achievement after a decade of efforts, aiming to offer a strong framework for dealing with migration and asylum within the EU.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz highlighted the importance of the pact as a significant step forward, fostering solidarity among European states and alleviating the burden on countries heavily affected by migration, ultimately aiming to limit irregular migration.
Under the new rules, migrants illegally entering the EU will go through thorough checks within seven days to determine their asylum processing categorization, including accelerated processing, regular asylum application, or potential return to their home country. Children will receive special attention, with mechanisms for rights protection in place.
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