EU Member States Achieve Breakthrough in Migration Policy Reform

EU member states have reached a deal on a migration and asylum overhaul, focusing on handling irregular immigration during times of high arrivals. The agreement paves the way for further negotiations and aims to make the changes legally binding before the upcoming EU elections, which are expected to bring a rightward shift to the continent. The package includes support for countries like Italy, processing centers on the EU's outer borders, and the authority to detain asylum seekers during the claims process. Right-wing parties in several countries have made immigration a central issue, while human rights groups criticize Europe's restrictive approach to immigration.