After years of negotiations, the European Parliament has approved a major reform tightening the EU's migration and asylum rules.

This "migration pact" provides for tighter control of migrant arrivals into the EU, and the introduction of a solidarity mechanism between EU member states concerning the distribution of refugees.

What exactly is in the text? What changes would it bring to European migration policy?

Dr Samir Puri, Associate Fellow, UK in the World Programme, Chatham House weighs in.

After years of negotiations, the European Parliament has <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/eu-lawmakers-vote-on-migration-system-revamp-ahead-of-blocs-election">approved a major reform tightening the EU's migration and asylum rules.</a>
This "migration pact" provides for tighter control of migrant arrivals into the EU, and the introduction of a solidarity mechanism between EU member states concerning the distribution of refugees.
What exactly is in the text? What changes would it bring to European migration policy?
Dr Samir Puri, Associate Fellow, UK in the World Programme, Chatham House weighs in.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.