The refugee and migrant crisis in Europe has exposed the need for reform of the Common European Asylum System, in general, and of the Dublin rules, in particular.

The right to asylum is a fundamental right and recognising the refugee status where the criteria are fulfilled is an international obligation.

In the EU, an area of open borders and freedom of movement, Member States need to have a joint approach to guarantee high standards to persons in need of international protection through establishment of a Common European Asylum System based on fundamental rights.

The European Parliament always strongly promoted a Common European Asylum System in accordance with the Union’s legal commitments. The Parliament worked as well as for the reduction of illegal migration as well as for the protection of vulnerable groups.

See more on this topic by visiting our <a href="https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/asylum-8th-parliamentary-term_3202_pk">package</a> for the 8th parliamentary term.

asylum procedures in the EU (T)

asylum, migration and integration fund (T)

Asylum (2019-2020)

Joint press conference by Kyriákos MITSOTÁKIS, Greek Prime Minister, Charles MICHEL, European Council President, Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the EC and David SASSOLI, EP President in Greece: extracts from the press conference

Infoclip: Kids Shelter for orphans in Riga (Latvia)

Infoclip: European Asylum Support Office supporting operation in Lesbos and Lesbos refugee camp

Infoclip: Red Cross operations - registration of migrants arriving to the Spanish shore in Almeria and training of Red Cross volunteers

Infoclip: Construction trade courses for refugees

Infoclip: Internship programme for mothers with migrant background – "Stark im Beruf" Germany

Infoclip: Immigration / Asylum

Fedasil, Federal Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers

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