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Holistic EU Approach to Migration

Summary

The European Parliament calls for a holistic EU approach to migration, emphasizing solidarity, search and rescue at sea, and the creation of safe, legal routes for refugees.
10 12.04.2016
Other
justice
transport
human rights
social policy
administrative law
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament calls for a holistic and unified approach to migration based on solidarity and human rights.
  • There is an urgent need to strengthen search and rescue capacities in the Mediterranean to prevent further deaths at sea.
  • The principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility is legally grounded in the Union's treaties.
  • A permanent, mandatory EU-wide resettlement programme is recommended to provide safe access for refugees.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the situation in the Mediterranean and the need for a holistic EU approach to migration The situation in the Mediterranean and the need for a holistic EU approach to migration
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