# EU Migration and Asylum Pact implementation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-migration-and-asylum-pact-implementation
> Updated: 2026-08-09T12:21:33.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

The implementation of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact has met with criticism from non-governmental organizations, who argue that the pact's fast-track border procedures and "return sponsorship" mechanisms undermine human rights and fail to overhaul the existing Dublin system. These concerns arise alongside growing economic pressures, as EU member states face labor shortages in critical sectors that are increasingly reliant on migrant workers.

Following the pact's implementation, Germany and Italy have reached agreements to enforce European asylum standards. Germany announced it will resume transferring asylum seekers to Italy and Greece in strict application of the Dublin Regulation. Simultaneously, Italy has reached agreements to reset the status of "Dublin applicants" who arrived in Europe before June 12, 2026, meaning Italy will not be required to take back migrants identified under previous rules prior to that date. However, Italy has indicated it will seek compensation for irregular migrants arriving after the deadline if they were landed by EU-flagged NGOs. 

In a related development, Spain has reintroduced border controls for travelers arriving from Italy via flights and maritime routes following Italy's suspension of certain Schengen agreements.

## Claims

- Italy has reached specific agreements with certain states, including Germany, to reset Dublin asylum claims for arrivals prior to June 12, 2026. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Italy will seek compensation for irregular immigrants arriving after the June 12 deadline who are landed by EU-flagged NGOs, many of which are German. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Spain has reintroduced border controls for travelers arriving from Italy via flights and maritime connections. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Italy cannot change its decision to suspend Schengen agreements regarding planes and ships from Spain until August 15. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Germany is resuming the transfer of asylum seekers to Italy and Greece. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A new European Pact on Migration and Asylum has entered into force, introducing mandatory triage and biometric data collection. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new asylum pact lowers the minimum age for biometric data collection from 14 to 6 years. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Italy and Germany reach migration agreements amid new EU asylum pact

Germany is resuming asylum seeker transfers to Italy and Greece under new EU rules, while Italy reaches reset agreements for arrivals prior to June 2026. Meanwhile, Spain has reinstated border controls with IT.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-resets-dublin-asylum-claims-with-germany-under-new-eu-pact

### 2026-07-24: EU Migration and Asylum Pact faces NGO criticism as labour shortages grow

The EU Migration and Asylum Pact, effective 12 June, draws NGO criticism for its return‑sponsorship and fast‑track procedures while the bloc grapples with severe labour shortages that migrants help address.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-migration-and-asylum-pact-faces-ngo-criticism-as-labour-shortages-grow

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Cite as: EU Migration and Asylum Pact implementation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eu-migration-and-asylum-pact-implementation