Tuesday 23 June 2026 Trending What happens when stalking moves from creepy searches to real-world danger? Belgium wanted to move away from Russian gas, but last year it used more than before the war in Ukraine Flexi-jobs are expanding Would you still check your phone while driving if the fine got even higher? Cuba is trying a more open economic path Imagine a missile promoted as nearly unstoppable, but leaked files suggest it can miss by many kilometers

News you get — in 2 minutes

Justice News

The European migration pact kicks in today

HOOK

The European migration pact kicks in today — asylum claims must be decided within six months

FACTS

  • Procedures must speed up from two years to a maximum of six months, with a simplified approach
  • New applicants get priority; those already waiting may have to wait up to three years longer
  • Asylum seekers should mainly go through the process at EU borders, in countries like Greece and Italy

TAKEAWAY

Europe wants faster asylum decisions — but whether that actually eases the pressure remains to be seen.

Was this clear?

Related