Understanding the New EU Asylum and Migration Pact
Since June 12, the newly implemented EU Asylum and Migration Pact has sparked considerable debate, particularly due to its controversial provisions regarding the deportation of rejected asylum seekers to third countries. This development raises critical legal questions about the rights of individuals seeking refuge and the responsibilities of European nations. To shed light on this complex issue, we turn to Dana Schmalz, a distinguished expert in international and European law, who provides her insights into the legal implications of this new policy.
Expert Insights on International Law and Migration
Dana Schmalz serves as a researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg, where she focuses on international human rights protection, legal theory related to migration, and refugee law, alongside foundational principles of international law. Her extensive background includes membership in the normative challenges cooperative group of the European asylum system at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) at Bielefeld University from 2021 to 2024. Schmalz is also the author of the forthcoming book "Das Bevölkerungsargument. Wie die Sorge vor zu vielen Menschen Politik beeinflusst," which will be published by Suhrkamp in 2025. Furthermore, she is collaborating with other experts on a collective work titled "Europa neu schaffen. Wie wir Flüchtlingsschutz gestalten und Demokratie erhalten," set to be released by Picus Verlag in the fall of 2026. Her contributions to the discourse surrounding asylum law are invaluable, particularly as Europe navigates the complexities of migration and human rights in an increasingly challenging global landscape.
As reported by wienerzeitung.at.
