The European parliament has passed sweeping changes to the EU’s migration laws. Supporters called the move historic but NGOs said it was a step backwards for human rights. The vote ends eight years of deadlock over efforts to tighten border management and asylum processes in the 27-member bloc. Protesters chanting ‘this pact kills, vote no!’ interrupted the proceedings while further demonstrations took place outside the parliament building in Brussels
EU passes asylum and migration pact after eight years of deadlock
