Justice and Home Affairs Council - Migration and Home Affairs

• A comprehensive overhaul of the European Union's immigration and asylum policy officially enters into force this Friday after a decade of development. • The new rules aim to toughen migration controls in response to increasing political pressure from far-right nationalist parties across the bloc.

• The European Parliament has approved new EU rules designed to strengthen support and protection measures for victims of crime. • The legislation focuses on enhancing the legal rights of victims during criminal proceedings to ensure fairer treatment.

• President Donald Trump announced that a U.S. military strike, conducted with assistance from Venezuela, successfully killed the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang. • Separately, federal agents raided the Cleveland office of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative on Thursday, spending several hours questioning staff members.

• Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, stated during an INDIA alliance meeting on June 12, 2026, that the Congress party does not require the "neutrality of the Indian State" to operate. • Following the meeting, the Congress party released the audio and transcript of the proceedings on Friday to provide transparency regarding the discussions.

• French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened a cross-party meeting of political leaders on June 11 to address the growing threat of foreign digital interference. • The discussions focused on safeguarding electoral integrity, with officials noting that France is currently among the top three most targeted countries in Europe.

• The author argues that a growing disconnect between governing elites and the general public is creating a volatile political environment across Europe. • Key grievances include the perceived hypocrisy of elites who demand tolerance for their own views while suppressing dissent and ignoring public opposition to migration policies.

• The Congress party announced on June 11, 2026, that it will legally and politically challenge the rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s nomination for the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha election. • Other major headlines include Mexico's victory in the World Cup and reported delays regarding the AI-171 crash investigation.

• Government House has lowered the Thai national flag to half-mast to mourn Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha. • The Prime Minister chaired a special Cabinet meeting specifically to coordinate and prepare for the upcoming royal rites.

• The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has reopened an investigation into a bribery case involving former Housing and Urban Development Minister R. • The case centers on allegations of corruption totaling ₹27.9 crore.

• Donald Trump is signaling a strong intent to reach a deal with Iran to wind down ongoing conflict and hostilities. • A new analysis from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals a significant decline in Trump's popularity among non-college-educated independents.

• A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, resulting in at least 55 confirmed deaths. • The quake caused widespread destruction across the region, leaving a trail of collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure.

• A major earthquake in the Philippines has affected over 400,000 people and resulted in 47 confirmed deaths. • Four days after the disaster, humanitarian organization CARE reports that access to isolated communities in Mindanao remains an urgent priority.