EU passes historic migration laws after 8-year deadlock

The Guardian April 10, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

Summary: The EU passed historic migration laws after 8 years of deadlock. The legislation aims to fast-track asylum procedures, tighten border management, and return ineligible individuals. Despite protests and criticism from NGOs, the laws were supported by champions as a balance between solidarity and responsibility. The legislation must now be approved by European leaders, with opposition expected from some member states like Poland.

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    European Parliament votes on migration reforms after 8-year deadlock (The Guardian)
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    European Parliament votes on migration laws to manage influx (The Guardian)
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    MEPs vote on EU Migration and Asylum Pact (TheJournal.ie)
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