The new EU migration pact is now really in force

HOOK

The new EU migration pact is now really in force — and it is meant to be felt at the borders

FACTS

  • From 12 June, the European migration and asylum pact applies across all 27 member states
  • Nine regulations automatically take effect, bringing tougher border checks and faster procedures
  • Minister Van Bossuyt calls it a break from years of paralysis, but says success depends on execution

TAKEAWAY

A lot changes on paper at once, but the real test starts now in everyday practice.

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