Can the EU Tackle the Migration Challenge?

The EU has reached a consensus on migration after seven years—a topic that has proved both contentious and complex.

In an episode of EU Confidential, Sarah Wheaton and POLITICO's Jacopo Barigazzi unpack the agreement, which has received mixed reactions, with Brussels celebrating it while NGOs and human rights advocates express concern.

The segment features an interview with Catherine Woolard, the director of the European Council on Refugees and Exiles, who delves into the specifics of the pact and its potential effectiveness.

Additionally, Professor Florian Trauner from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel discusses the central role of migration in the upcoming European elections and its exploitation by far-right parties for their political advantage.