Story perspectives

EU Prepares for Migration Pact Amid Ongoing Challenges

9/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner reflects on lessons from the 2015 migration wave and future challenges.
The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum, starting June 2026, seeks to enhance border control and cooperation.
Despite reforms, issues like uneven burden-sharing and high arrivals continue to challenge the system.
Germany's internal border checks aim to reduce irregular migration but raise legal concerns.
Record-high pushbacks at borders prompt calls for human rights monitoring and protection.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 European migrant crisis saw over 1.3 million asylum seekers, primarily from Syria, flood into Europe, prompting significant policy shifts. Germany accepted over 890,000 refugees, leading to strained resources and political backlash. In response, the EU introduced the Pact on Migration and Asylum to address ongoing challenges in border control and humanitarian protection, highlighting persistent issues of burden-sharing and human rights.

1 of 2

Story summary

EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner reflects on lessons from the 2015 migration wave and future challenges.
The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum, starting June 2026, seeks to enhance border control and cooperation.
Despite reforms, issues like uneven burden-sharing and high arrivals continue to challenge the system.
Germany's internal border checks aim to reduce irregular migration but raise legal concerns.
Record-high pushbacks at borders prompt calls for human rights monitoring and protection.

1 / 2