EU approves major overhaul of migration rules

The European Union has passed a major overhaul of its migration rules, aiming to address the ongoing migrant crisis and streamline the asylum process across member states.

Under the new rules, EU countries will be required to take in their fair share of asylum seekers based on a distribution key that takes into account factors such as population size, GDP, and unemployment rate. This is aimed at easing the burden on countries like Greece and Italy, which have been on the frontlines of the migration crisis.

The overhaul also includes measures to speed up the asylum process, expand legal pathways for migration, and increase cooperation with countries outside the EU to address root causes of migration.

While some member states have voiced concerns about the new rules, the majority see them as a necessary step towards a more unified and effective European approach to migration.

The approval of these new rules marks a significant milestone in the EU’s efforts to improve its handling of migration and asylum, and sets the stage for more coordinated and sustainable solutions in the future.