The UK and France are exploring a 'one in, one out' scheme to deter migrant crossings, which involves returning migrants to France in exchange for allowing asylum seekers with strong UK cases to enter Britain. While legally plausible under the UN Refugee Convention, the plan faces significant legal, political, and practical hurdles, including ensuring fairness, avoiding EU re-entry, and scaling the scheme effectively. The success of this pilot remains uncertain, and its impact on stopping migrant boats is yet to be seen.
U.S. Senate negotiators have reached a deal to address illegal migrant crossings at the southern border and unblock aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The deal, expected to be unveiled soon, aims to speed up the asylum process and has been described by President Joe Biden as tough and fair. The plan puts pressure on Republicans to decide whether to support the new authorities or reject the plan, as former President Donald Trump has urged the GOP to defeat anything short of what he calls a “perfect” bill.
Senate negotiators have reached a border security deal to empower the US to restrict illegal migrant crossings at the southern border and expedite the asylum process, aiming to address the ongoing migrant surge and reduce the backlog of asylum cases.
