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European Union member states have endorsed a significant package of measures aimed at reinforcing border management and asylum procedures, reflecting mounting pressure to demonstrate greater control over migration flows across the bloc. Interior ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday approved key components of the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, which is scheduled to enter into force in June 2026, establishing frameworks for more efficient processing of asylum applications a

A significant milestone in European border management was marked on 12 October 2025, as the European Union activated its new digital border system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES). This development ushers in a streamlined, technology-driven process for non-EU travellers entering or leaving the EU, aiming to enhance both efficiency and security across external borders. Announcement and Rollout Timeline The update was publicly communicated by the European Commission on 13