EU Border Crossings Hit Lowest Since 2021; Von der Leyen Flags New Crisis Frameworks

Ursula von der Leyen reports a 55% drop in illegal EU border crossings over two years and a third this year, the lowest since 2021. She announces work on new European crisis response frameworks, signaling a policy shift toward preparedness. The decline likely reflects enhanced border controls and external deals, but the new frameworks suggest ongoing migration pressure concerns.