Europe is facing a new political phase this autumn as tensions rise over immigration. Germany has imposed border controls and initiated deportations, while Hungarian PM Viktor Orban threatens to send migrants to Brussels. The migration issue will be a key topic at the upcoming European leaders’ summit.
Despite a 36% drop in irregular migrant arrivals in the EU, the “Pact on Migration and Asylum” has not had the expected impact. The rise of far-right parties across Europe, coupled with violent incidents involving refugees, has rekindled the migration debate.
Donald Tusk condemns the situation
As migration policies toughen, the EU, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is expected to outline a roadmap for the bloc’s future policies. The reestablishment of border controls by Germany has sparked mixed reactions from EU partners, indicating a shift towards stricter measures.