European Union Migration Law Reform

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
European Union lawmakers approved a major revamp of the bloc's migration laws, aiming to end division over managing the entry of unauthorized people and deprive the far right of a campaign issue. The reforms address responsibility for migrants and potential obligations for other EU countries.

Key Points

  • Approval by European Parliament, pending endorsement by 27 EU member countries
  • Main issue post-endorsement is full implementation by member states
  • Concerns about the enforcement by the European Commission

Pros

  • Aims to address years of division over managing unauthorized entry
  • Seeks to deprive the far right of a campaign issue
  • Establishes regulations for responsibility of migrants and potential obligations for EU countries

Cons

  • Controversial measures such as taking facial images and fingerprints from children as young as 6
  • Allows for detention during screening and fast-track deportation
  • Criticism from migrant and human rights groups for failing to offer sustainable solutions