Migration and Asylum: Policy Overview. Divergence among EU Member States

EU member states’ migration and asylum policies are influenced by a complex interplay of national interests, historical contexts, and societal attitudes, leading to divergence. Despite the EU’s goal of a unified migration approach, there are still considerable obstacles that require ongoing discussions and collaboration between member states for the fair and compassionate treatment of migrants and asylum seekers. The significance of migration and asylum policies in the EU will be explored in the paper. The analysis will examine also the EU’s migration and asylum laws, including the Common European Asylum System, and underline the position of some Member States.