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World: EUAA welcomes the entry into application of the Pact on Migration and Asylum
By European Union Agency for Asylum at ReliefWeb
· June 12, 2026
· 4 min read
. It represents a profound reform of the Common European Asylum System. The work of operationalising this reform is ongoing across the EU. The EUAA will continue to play a central role in these efforts. Friday 12 June 2026 marks the end of a two-year transition period since the adoption of the 10 la
Key takeaway Commenting on this important milestone, the EUAA Executive Director Nina GREGORI remarked: “The journey started in 1999, as the European Council first conceived of a Common European Asylum System.
Why this matters
The European Union Agency for Asylum's efforts to support the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum have significant implications for Christian charities and faith-based organizations involved in refugee relief and migration services. As the EU works to reform its Common European Asylum System, these organizations will need to adapt to new regulations and procedures, such as the amended Asylum Procedure Regulation and the updated Reception Conditions Directive. The EUAA's development of practical guides and tools, as well as its training curriculum, may provide valuable resources for faith-based organizations seeking to navigate the changing landscape of asylum and migration in the EU. Furthermore, the Agency's collaboration with EU Agencies, such as Frontex, and its pilot exercises in countries like Italy, Portugal, and Romania, may inform the work of Christian charities operating in these regions, enabling them to better serve refugee and migrant populations.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . It represents a profound reform of the Common European Asylum System. The work of operationalising this reform is ongoing across the EU. The EUAA will continue to play a central role in these efforts. Friday 12 June 2026 marks the end of a two-year transition period since the adoption of the 10 la
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