EU parliament approves migration system revamp
European lawmakers approved a new migration system to reduce irregular arrivals and increase returns to reduce unwanted immigration from the Middle East and Africa. The compromise aims to balance the obligations of arrival countries like Italy with help from rich destinations like Germany. The vote comes as the EU center faces pressure from the far right ahead of the parliamentary election in June. The EU has tightened borders and asylum laws since the 2015 refugee crisis. The new system, which requires implementation by member states, has faced criticism for limiting access to protection and potentially allowing large-scale internment. Poland has stated it will not accept an EU immigrant relocation scheme, but the majority of member states are expected to approve the revamp.
