- Jul 6
UK MPs warn of 'utter chaos' at Dover as EU's new digital border checks cause hours-long delays
The EU's Entry/Exit System, meant to replace manual passport stamping, is causing severe delays at the Port of Dover, with MPs warning of 'miles of tailbacks' unless France fixes the technology or suspends checks before peak holiday traffic hits on 17 July.
- Jun 26
EU proposes extending protection for Ukrainians but excluding newly arrived men of military age
The European Commission proposed extending temporary protection for 4.4 million Ukrainians until 2028, but newly arriving men aged 23-60 would be excluded at Kyiv's request.
- Jun 12
EU's new asylum rules take effect: border screening, solidarity and uncertainty on day one
The Common European Asylum System (GEAS) entered into force on 12 June 2026, introducing faster border procedures, a mandatory solidarity mechanism and a list of safe countries of origin — though several member states remain unprepared.
- Jun 12
EU puts Migration and Asylum Pact into full effect, Greece rolls out fast-track rules and return hubs plan
On 12 June 2026, the European Union's long-awaited Migration and Asylum Pact came into full application across all 27 member states, introducing mandatory border screening, faster asylum procedures and a permanent solidarity mechanism. Greece, which adopted its national implementing law three days earlier, is now operating a four-pillar system with a push for offshore return hubs.
- Jun 12
EU Migration Pact enters force today, overhauling asylum rules as Ireland begins screening and Spain offers legal status to 500,000
The EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, a decade in the making, comes into force today, introducing tighter border checks and faster asylum procedures. Spain concurrently offers a path to legal status for up to 500,000 undocumented migrants.
- Jun 1
EU strikes deal on 'return hubs' to send rejected asylum seekers outside the bloc
European lawmakers and member states reached a provisional deal Monday to tighten migration rules, allowing the creation of offshore 'return hubs' for rejected asylum seekers.
