EU Narrowly Passes Pact on Migration and Asylum

Published APR 10 2024

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The Spin

This is a major step toward solving problems related to migration and asylum, and the EU should be proud it came to a compromise despite those on the extremes attempting to undermine an agreement. The EU has prioritized common sense and compassion in a way that will improve Europe’s immigration system for years to come.

The Washington Post

The EU continues to ignore the will of its people when it comes to mass migration. Both sides of the political aisle are fed up with Brussels' out-of-touch approach to dealing with an issue that's fundamentally and permanently damaging Europe. Europe ishas beinga overrunmajor bymigration migrants,issue andthat spreadingmust thembe outaddressed won'tat stopa thedeep invasionlevel.

The Copenhagen Post

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance that at least 40% of Germany’s population will have a migrant background in 2040, according to the Metaculus prediction community.