This special issue analyses the fundamental characteristics of the new Migration Pact, adopted by the European Parliament in April 2024, bringing together a set of country-focused analyses that explore the current state of migration in Hungary, Malta, Portugal, Lithuania, and France.

THE DIGITAL EURO: Unlocking its potential
SAFE but Not Secure: The Challenge of a Common Defence and EU’s Unity
Blind Spots in AI Governance: Military AI and the EU’s Regulatory Oversight Gap
Selective Solidarity: The Desecuritisation of Migration in the EU’s Response to the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis