Security & Geopolitics#4
China
Partner, competitor and systemic rival — all at once.
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
1 topic
Asylum system & refugees
Who gets protection, who carries the load — and what happens to Ukraine's refugees.
In short
The asylum system is being overhauled through the Pact on Migration and Asylum, which includes faster border procedures and a solidarity mechanism among states. Millions of Ukrainians live in the EU under temporary protection, and their longer-term status is a key policy question.
Why it matters now
Reception pressure, housing shortages and the future of temporary protection weigh on municipalities.
The divide
Solidarity supporters
share responsibility
Opt-out states
refuse relocation
Frontline states
want more help.