Pact on Migration and Asylum
Coverage of Pact on Migration and Asylum in the Nexus archive.
- Spain’s historic migrant amnesty faces high court challenge
Spain’s Supreme Court may challenge a historic migrant amnesty law that allowed 1.3 million undocumented migrants to apply for residency and work permits, citing potential conflicts with EU migration laws. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez approved the amnesty to address economic and demographic challenges, but opposition parties and the court argue it violates EU regulations and national constitutional procedures.
- Europe tightens borders as new migration laws go into effect
The European Union's new Migration and Asylum Pact, effective in 2024, grants border authorities enhanced powers to quickly expel ineligible migrants through high-tech screening at border hotspots, with critics arguing it prioritizes security over humanitarian concerns and institutionalizes harsh treatment.
- Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?
The EU has introduced a new Pact on Migration and Asylum, which is the most significant revision of European asylum laws in decades. The pact is being considered as part of discussions on whether Europe is becoming stricter on migration policies.