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EU Search and Rescue in the Mediterranean

Summary

The European Parliament calls for urgent and coordinated EU action to improve search and rescue in the Mediterranean to prevent further loss of life among migrants.
9 13.07.2023
Other
human rights
public safety
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • The high number of deaths and missing persons recorded in the Mediterranean since 2014.
  • The legal obligation for states to assist anyone in distress at sea.
  • The need for a permanent and effective EU-wide search and rescue mission.
  • The requirement to ensure rescued persons are disembarked at a safe location.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean The need for EU action on search and rescue in the Mediterranean
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