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EU's New Pact Reforms Spark Human Rights Concerns

7/15/2025

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In spring 2024, the EU unveiled reforms under the New Pact aimed at managing external migration and enhancing collaboration with third countries. These reforms broaden the definition of 'safe countries' and introduce a unified return system, sparking worries about potential legal and ethical violations. This shift towards containment threatens to undermine vital human rights protections.

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In spring 2024, the EU unveiled reforms under the New Pact aimed at managing external migration and enhancing collaboration with third countries. These reforms broaden the definition of 'safe countries' and introduce a unified return system, sparking worries about potential legal and ethical violations. This shift towards containment threatens to undermine vital human rights protections.