The European Parliament on Wednesday (Apr 10) adopted the contentious reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules which hardens border procedures and forces all 27 member countries to take action after nearly a decade of deadlock.&nbsp;

<h2>About EU’s historic pact</h2>

“History made,” said Parliament President Roberta Metsola in a post on X after the passage of all 10 parts of the European Union Asylum and Migration Pact.&nbsp;

The adoption of the new rules comes after nearly a decade of negotiations between member states and has been in the works since 2015.&nbsp;

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According to the European Commission’s website, the pact is based on four main pillars: secure external borders; fast and efficient procedures; an effective system of solidarity and responsibility; and embedding migration in international partnerships.&nbsp;

In line with the new rules, the existing database will be turned into a “a fully-fledged asylum and migration database,” which will not only count applications but also applicants, said the EU.&nbsp;

It would also implement controversial measures like collecting details including facial images, identity data, and copies of identity/travel documents from children as young as six, and people might also get detained during screening.&nbsp;

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Countries would also be allowed to deport those who cannot provide proof that they require protection. However, they will be provided with support for “reintegration into their home countries,” said the EU Commission.&nbsp;

The package, as per the EU officials, also includes measures to protect asylum seekers from abuse and urges countries to ensure adequate living conditions for them, while strengthening safeguards and guarantees and improving integration processes.&nbsp;

In line with the new rules, asylum seekers must apply for international protection in the EU country they first arrive in and stay there until their application is being considered. “The new framework ensures that EU countries will receive the solidarity needed,” says the Commission.&nbsp;

The pact would also embed “migration in international partnerships to prevent irregular departures and loss of life, fight migrant smuggling, reinforce cooperation on readmission and promote legal pathways,” said the EU.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Vote no!’</h2>

The passage of the pact was not without its opposition as the proceedings were briefly interrupted by a small but loud group of protesters who wore shirts marked “this pact kills” and shouted “vote no!” reported the Associated Press.&nbsp;

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The 27 nations of the bloc must now endorse the reform package before it can take effect. The pact has been criticised by anti-immigration, eurosceptic and right-wing parties who say that it is not stringent enough.&nbsp;

On the other hand, many leftists and rights activists have lambasted the pact as a major blow to human rights. The activists have said that the pact would allow for large-scale internment, including of children, and even allow member states to opt out of hosting new arrivals.&nbsp;

Rights groups have also criticised the EU for asking foreign states to handle migrants without what they say would be sufficient rights safeguards.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The European Parliament on Wednesday (Apr 10) adopted the contentious reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules which hardens border procedures and forces all 27 member countries to take action after nearly a decade of deadlock.

The European Parliament on Wednesday (Apr 10) adopted the contentious reform of the EU’s asylum and migration rules which hardens border procedures and forces all 27 member countries to take action after nearly a decade of deadlock. About EU’s historic pact “History made,” said Parliament President Roberta Metsola in a post on X after the passage of all 10 parts of the European Union Asylum and Migration Pact. The adoption of the new rules comes after nearly a decade of negotiations between member states and has been in the works since 2015. WATCH | EU lawmakers vote on migration system According to the European Commission’s website, the pact is based on four main pillars: secure external borders; fast and efficient procedures; an effective system of solidarity and responsibility; and embedding migration in international partnerships. In line with the new rules, the existing database will be turned into a “a fully-fledged asylum and migration database,” which will not only count applications but also applicants, said the EU. It would also implement controversial measures like collecting details including facial images, identity data, and copies of identity/travel documents from children as young as six, and people might also get detained during screening. Also Read | Houthis target four vessels, including US warship, in Gulf of Aden Countries would also be allowed to deport those who cannot provide proof that they require protection. However, they will be provided with support for “reintegration into their home countries,” said the EU Commission. The package, as per the EU officials, also includes measures to protect asylum seekers from abuse and urges countries to ensure adequate living conditions for them, while strengthening safeguards and guarantees and improving integration processes. In line with the new rules, asylum seekers must apply for international protection in the EU country they first arrive in and stay there until their application is being considered. “The new framework ensures that EU countries will receive the solidarity needed,” says the Commission. The pact would also embed “migration in international partnerships to prevent irregular departures and loss of life, fight migrant smuggling, reinforce cooperation on readmission and promote legal pathways,” said the EU. ‘Vote no!’ The passage of the pact was not without its opposition as the proceedings were briefly interrupted by a small but loud group of protesters who wore shirts marked “this pact kills” and shouted “vote no!” reported the Associated Press. Also Read | Are Elon Musk’s Starlink terminals helping Russia in war against Ukraine? The 27 nations of the bloc must now endorse the reform package before it can take effect. The pact has been criticised by anti-immigration, eurosceptic and right-wing parties who say that it is not stringent enough. On the other hand, many leftists and rights activists have lambasted the pact as a major blow to human rights. The activists have said that the pact would allow for large-scale internment, including of children, and even allow member states to opt out of hosting new arrivals. Rights groups have also criticised the EU for asking foreign states to handle migrants without what they say would be sufficient rights safeguards. (With inputs from agencies)

European Union votes in favour of migration rules overhaul after nearly a decade of deadlock

Turkey&#39;s migration agreement with the European Union may collapse if the EU does not keep its side of the deal on visa waivers, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told France&#39;s Le Monde newspaper. 
 
Erdogan&#39;s comments reflect a shift in stance at a time when he is rebuking Western leaders for their response to the July 15 coup bid. Erdogan vowed to keep Turkey&#39;s promises on the migrant deal as recently as July 26. 
 
&quot;The European Union is not behaving in a sincere manner with Turkey,&quot; Erdogan said in comments published by Le Monde on Monday, noting that the visa waiver for Turkish citizens was supposed to kick in on June 1. 
 
&quot;If our demands are not satisfied then the readmissions will no longer be possible,&quot; Erdogan said. 
 
Ankara agreed in March to stop migrants from crossing into Greece in exchange for financial aid being revived, the promise of visa-free travel to much of the EU and accelerated membership talks. 
 
However, the reciprocal visa-free access has been delayed due to a dispute over Turkish anti-terrorism legislation and concern in the West about the scale of Ankara&#39;s crackdown following a failed coup. 
 
Criticising the response of Washington and European leaders to the attempted putsch, Erdogan said the Turkish people had been abandoned by the West. 
 
&quot;The whole world reacted to the attack against Charlie Hebdo. Our prime minister joined a rally in the streets of Paris,&quot; Erdogan said, referring to the deadly militant attack on the office of the French satirical magazine in January 2015. 
 
&quot;I would have hoped that the leaders of the Western world would have reacted (to the coup attempt) in the same way and not have contented themselves with a few cliches.&quot; 
 
In Berlin on Monday, a spokeswoman for the German foreign ministry repeated that reinstatement of the death penalty in Turkey would end its bid to join the EU. 
 
Erdogan, speaking to German television station ARD last month after the coup attempt, said the Turkish people wanted the death penalty bringing back and those governing the country should listen to them. 
 
(Reuters)

Ankara had agreed to stop migrants from crossing into Greece in exchange for financial aid being revived, and visa-free travel to the EU

Turkey's migration agreement with the European Union may collapse if the EU does not keep its side of the deal on visa waivers, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told France's Le Monde newspaper. Erdogan's comments reflect a shift in stance at a time when he is rebuking Western leaders for their response to the July 15 coup bid. Erdogan vowed to keep Turkey's promises on the migrant deal as recently as July 26. "The European Union is not behaving in a sincere manner with Turkey," Erdogan said in comments published by Le Monde on Monday, noting that the visa waiver for Turkish citizens was supposed to kick in on June 1. "If our demands are not satisfied then the readmissions will no longer be possible," Erdogan said. Ankara agreed in March to stop migrants from crossing into Greece in exchange for financial aid being revived, the promise of visa-free travel to much of the EU and accelerated membership talks. However, the reciprocal visa-free access has been delayed due to a dispute over Turkish anti-terrorism legislation and concern in the West about the scale of Ankara's crackdown following a failed coup. Criticising the response of Washington and European leaders to the attempted putsch, Erdogan said the Turkish people had been abandoned by the West. "The whole world reacted to the attack against Charlie Hebdo. Our prime minister joined a rally in the streets of Paris," Erdogan said, referring to the deadly militant attack on the office of the French satirical magazine in January 2015. "I would have hoped that the leaders of the Western world would have reacted (to the coup attempt) in the same way and not have contented themselves with a few cliches." In Berlin on Monday, a spokeswoman for the German foreign ministry repeated that reinstatement of the death penalty in Turkey would end its bid to join the EU. Erdogan, speaking to German television station ARD last month after the coup attempt, said the Turkish people wanted the death penalty bringing back and those governing the country should listen to them. (Reuters)

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European Union votes in favour of migration rules overhaul after nearly a decade of deadlock

Turkey President: Migration agreement with EU may collapse if demands not met