Initial figures following the implementation of the EU migration pact reveal only a slight decrease in asylum applications in the Netherlands. A substantial reduction in the flow of asylum seekers has not yet materialized, a result experts anticipated. The limited impact is attributed to the Netherlands' reliance on consistent policies enacted across the entire European Union. The data represents the first assessment of the pact’s effectiveness since its introduction. Further monitoring is needed to determine if future enforcement will yield more significant results. Currently, the Netherlands’ ability to independently curb asylum numbers is constrained by the actions—or inactions—of other EU member states. This suggests a collective approach is crucial for tangible change.