That the Parliament notes that the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, which is intended to reform migration, border management and asylum procedures across EU member states, will come into application on 12 June 2026; recognises that, although the UK is no longer a member of the EU, developments in European migration policy continue to have significant indirect impacts on the UK’s migration system, border arrangements and international obligations; acknowledges what it considers to be the close geographical, economic and social connections between Scotland and European nations as well as the importance of co-operation on migration and asylum policy across the continent; further acknowledges what it sees as Scotland’s distinct demographic challenges, including population distribution, rural depopulation and skills shortages, which require a tailored and responsive approach to migration; recognises Scotland’s long and complex history of migration, including centuries of emigration which have shaped diaspora communities across the world, alongside sustained periods of inward migration that, it believes, have enriched Scotland’s economy, culture and society; believes that migration has been, and continues to be, a vital part of Scotland’s national story and future prosperity; further believes that lessons can be drawn from international approaches, including developments within the EU Pact, regarding burden-sharing, integration support and the humane and efficient processing of asylum claims; stresses the importance of upholding human rights standards, dignity and protection for those seeking safety; recognises concerns regarding aspects of the UK Government’s current immigration and asylum system, including what it considers to be a rigidity, lack of regional flexibility and policies that may not align with Scotland’s economic and social needs; calls for the development of a migration system that works for Scotland, reflecting what it sees as its specific demographic and economic circumstances, supporting population sustainability, enabling communities across urban, rural and island areas to thrive and ensuring safe, fair and managed pathways for migration and asylum, and further calls on the UK Government to engage constructively with the Scottish Government and other devolved administrations to explore differentiated or devolved migration solutions, improve co-operation with European partners and ensure that Scotland can attract, support and retain people who wish to live, work and contribute to the country.