
Europe Passes Historic Migration Clampdown as Old Parties Fade
The fear of political erosion and social pressure push Brussels to externalize asylum and accelerate returns.

The fear of political erosion and social pressure push Brussels to externalize asylum and accelerate returns.

The move clears the way for faster asylum decisions and stronger return policies, marking a major win for the Parliament’s conservative bloc.

Citing improved security reasons within Ukraine, authorities argue people could return to a few regions without being in immediate danger.
The move is expected to make deportations easier and cut the number of asylum applications.
The east German state is moving forward with plans despite the federal government ignoring requests for funding for reception facilities.

Von der Leyen’s Commission had to realize it can no longer ignore member states’ sovereign right to control their borders, nor their legitimate demand for tougher migration reforms.

“If some judges want to govern, they should run for elections,” PM Meloni said while the judiciary boasts about not obeying her government’s new rules.

The Bologna court targets Italy’s Albania repatriation deal, further stoking debate over judicial influence on migration.

It’s up to the government—not up to the judiciary—to define countries as ‘safe,’ the justice minister said.

The Italian government is determined not to let a leftist judge prevent it from fulfilling its promise to the voters.