Can any countries be exempted from their obligations under the EU's controversial migration pact?

The pact includes provision for a mechanism that allows for the annual relocation of at least 30,000 migrants. Countries that choose not to accept and process asylum applications will be obliged to pay a fee of €20,000 for each pending application or to take other solidarity measures.

Member States have three options to fulfil their obligations: through relocation of migrants, financial contributions or operational support, for example equipment, staff or logistics.