Is Fortress Europe becoming more strict?
The European Union has adopted a new Pact on Migration and Asylum, representing the most extensive reform of asylum legislation in decades. The pact introduces stricter rules for border controls, asylum procedures, and the redistribution of migrants among member states. Al Jazeera journalist Marthe van der Wolf provides an overview of the key changes.
- ▪The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum was adopted in June 2026.
- ▪It aims to tighten border management and harmonize asylum processes across the bloc.
- ▪The agreement includes a mandatory quota system for relocating asylum seekers among member countries.
- ▪Marthe van der Wolf of Al Jazeera presented a detailed explanation of the pact's provisions.
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Toggle PlayIs Fortress Europe becoming more strict?NewsFeedIs Fortress Europe becoming more strict?The new EU’s Pact on Migration and Asylum is the most sweeping overhaul of European asylum law in decades.Read moreAl Jazeera’s Marthe van der Wolf explains what’s new.Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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