12/06/2026 EU: The new Pact on Migration and Asylum in full force – What changes for Greece The new Pact on Migration and Asylum is put into full application across the entire European Union as of today, June 12, 2026, bringing radical changes to the management of flows. This new framework introduces a unified system with stricter controls at the external borders, faster application examination procedures, but also a permanent solidarity mechanism for the support of frontline countries, such as Greece.