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EU migration and asylum policy reform

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The ~~European Union is implementing a major overhaul~~ implementation of ~~its migration and asylum policies through~~ the ~~new~~ EU Migration and Asylum ~~Pact, which~~ Pact has entered into force in June 2026. The reform introduces mandatory solidarity mechanisms, compulsory border screenings, and fast-track asylum procedures. A central component is the new Return Regulation, which aims to accelerate the deportation a phase of ~~rejected~~ active, albeit contentious, execution. Following the June 2026 entry into force, several nations have begun asylum ~~seekers by extending administrative detention periods to up~~ seeker transfers to ~~24 months and establishing a framework for “return hubs” in third-country territories. Implementation~~ Italy. Austria has ~~triggered significant diplomatic friction, particularly between Rome~~ conducted four transfers via public transport, while Switzerland and ~~Berlin.~~ Finland are preparing to resume similar returns. Despite these movements, diplomatic friction remains acute. Italy ~~has officially notified Germany that it will refuse the return of asylum seekers under the Dublin Regulation, specifically contesting~~ continues to contest transfers ~~of individuals who arrived~~ involving secondary migration flows recorded before the ~~June 12 entry into force of the new Pact. The Italian Ministry of the Interior argues these cases fall under different management rules~~ Pact took effect and ~~has demanded a~~ maintains its demand for compensation ~~mechanism, noting that German-operated NGO vessels have brought more than 2,200 migrants to Italy since the start of 2026. Vice Prime Minister Matteo Salvini stated Italy will not accept returns~~ from Germany ~~for~~ due to the ~~foreseeable future as long as~~ presence of German-flagged NGO ~~ships continue to rescue migrants~~ vessels in the Mediterranean. ~~Despite this dispute, seven European nations—Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Finland, Sweden,~~ Tensions escalated after Italy detained the ~~Netherlands, and Ireland—have announced intentions to utilize mechanisms~~ Sea-Watch 5 for ~~transferring asylum seekers back to Italy. These transfers target individuals who applied~~ 45 days, alleging rescue procedure violations. In response, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi suggested that if German-flagged vessels perform rescues, Germany should take responsibility for ~~asylum in~~ those migrants. Italy ~~before traveling~~ is also pursuing divergent border strategies. It has maintained a suspension of Schengen border controls with Spain, citing security and terrorism prevention as priorities. While Italy seeks bilateral agreements with Germany to ~~other member states. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni defended~~ resolve technical issues regarding “Dublin migrants,” the ~~move, stating~~ political landscape remains polarized. Italian officials have credited the ~~Pact recognizes that frontline countries must be supported through effective transfer~~ current government with securing victories regarding the reform of the Pact, including the establishment of “safe third countries” and accelerated repatriation ~~rules. However, Italy continues to resist these requests, citing the strain on its national reception system; since 2023, Italy has rejected approximately 80,000 return requests from other states.~~ procedures. Meanwhile, critics have characterized Italy’s border measures as “purely propagandistic.”

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