Commission presents the assessment on the application of the new asylum responsibility rules

On 16 July, the Commission adopted a first assessment on the current application of the new responsibility rules under the Pact on Migration and Asylum. It covers the first three weeks since the Pact entered into application (12 June 2026).

The assessment provides an initial picture of how the Member States under migratory pressure and benefiting from solidarity under the first Annual Migration Management Cycle apply the new EU rules on responsibility.

The assessment shows that Member States have made considerable progress in implementing the Pact, including their capacity to process responsibility transfers.

In Cyprus and Spain, the operational cooperation on the application of the responsibility rules can be considered adequate. Greece has started to remedy past practices, demonstrating its readiness to ensure the effective implementation of the responsibility rules. The measures taken by Italy also show significant efforts in preparing for the implementation of the new rules. Concrete steps are needed to ensure that transfers take place effectively.

The Commission will continue monitoring the situation in view of the next assessment in October. The Commission will continue to work closely with all Member States to support the implementation of the Pact.

The Pact on Migration and Asylum entered into application on 12 June 2026, creating a legal framework that is fair and firm, and that balances solidarity and responsibility between Member States.