EU admits it ‘didn’t have control’ on migration as bloc rushes crackdown ahead of new rules

The European Union is moving to tighten migration controls after years of struggling to deport most migrants ordered to leave, with a top official saying the bloc is now working to "get control back" ahead of sweeping new asylum rules set to take effect in June. 

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner said deportations have increased, and new border screening systems are identifying potential security threats, part of a broader effort to address gaps in enforcement...