The European Union’s new migration and asylum pact will become legally binding on Friday, following a 12-month transition period for member states to prepare. The agreement aims to streamline and reinforce the EU’s approach to managing migration flows and processing asylum claims. Key changes include strengthened border controls and a revised system for sharing responsibility for asylum seekers among member states. While details of the quota system are still being finalized, the pact seeks to address concerns about uneven distribution of migrants across the bloc. The implementation period will allow countries to adapt their national laws and infrastructure to comply with the new regulations. The agreement follows years of debate and negotiation among EU members regarding how to best manage migration challenges. The EFE news agency reported the development on Thursday.