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European Union lawmakers have approved a major overhaul of the bloc's migration laws in an effort to address the longstanding division over managing unauthorized entry and to counter the far-right's campaign issue. The reform package, known as the Pact on Migration and Asylum, includes measures to determine responsibility for migrants and obligate EU countries to assist each other. While some politicians and human rights groups criticize the reforms, mainstream parties aim to secure agreement ahead of the upcoming elections, viewing migration as a significant campaign issue. The effectiveness of the reforms will depend on member countries' implementation and the enforcement by the European Commission.