EU's New Asylum Plan Risks Undermining Common System, Critics Warn
The European Commission has proposed a new asylum policy that risks undermining the Common European Asylum System. The plan allows member states to shift asylum burdens rather than share them, potentially leading to human rights concerns and limited effectiveness.
The Commission's proposal lets states drop the 'connection requirement' in 'safe third country' cases. This means asylum seekers can be sent to countries deemed 'safe' without any personal link to that nation. This marks a shift towards an '(un)safe fourth country' approach, previously attempted and failed by some countries.
The Commission claims this will ease pressure on national systems and speed up procedures while maintaining legal safeguards. However, critics argue it could lead to human rights violations and has limited applicability, reverse effects, and potential for weaponisation. History shows that similar policies have had limited success and could be used as a political tool.
The new EU asylum proposal risks hollowing out the Common European Asylum System by allowing states to shift burdens rather than share them. The Commission's move towards facilitating offshoring of refugee protection could pave the way for agreements like the UK-Rwanda deal, despite concerns about human rights and effectiveness.
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