The European Union is set to implement a major overhaul of its immigration rules this summer, aiming to reduce illegal arrivals and tighten border controls. Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, announced the new strategy amidst growing public concern over migration influx.

• 8.5 million asylum-seekers have arrived in the EU by the end of 2023 since 2015.
• Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, is leading the immigration reforms.
• New rules will allow for processing hubs outside the bloc, easier deportation of criminals, and the return of individuals from "dangerous" countries to safer transit nations.