Since the Pact was presented in September 2020, negotiations have remained largely deadlocked and progress has still not been reached on vital issues. The IRC has five key priorities for negotiations on the New Pact.

Ahead of the 2024 European elections, the IRC is calling for redefined EU leadership in a world of escalating crises

This IRC report calls for urgent action from the European Commission and member states to chart a more inclusive way forward beyond the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic.

At a time where populist voices in member states dominate the debate on migration and displacement, the EU can provide principled leadership.