Revolution in asylum law: EU simplified procedures for safe third countries!

Revolution in asylum law: EU simplified procedures for safe third countries!

Brüssel, Belgien - The EU Commission has submitted a new proposal for more efficient asylum procedures that could significantly change the regulations for the treatment of asylum applications. According to Krone , the transit through safe third countries should be sufficient in the future in order to apply the concept of the safe third country. This means that asylum applications can be considered inadmissible if the applicants could receive effective protection in a third country and no longer must be proven to be proven to this country. The innovation aims to accelerate the procedures, since applications from the affected countries usually have little chances of success.

EU countries have the opportunity to decide for themselves whether they want to apply this criterion of the connection. Unaccompanied minors are excluded from this regulation. EU migration commissioner Magnus Brunner emphasizes that the proposal in accordance with the values ​​and fundamental rights of the EU is. The list of safe third countries that was presented in Brussels in mid -April includes Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco and Tunisia

background of the proposal

In addition to the changes in the application of the concept, Exxpress that all agreements must be reported with third countries of the Commission and the Member States to ensure transparency. From now on, appeals against inadmissibility decisions are no longer said to have an automatic suspensive effect. This is to prevent delays and abuse.

The current developments fall as part of the extensive EU asylum and migration package, which must be implemented by June 2026 and contains numerous tightening of the previous regulations. Member States are also encouraged to continue to keep their national lists of safe third countries.

goals of asylum policy

according to European Parliament pursues an asylum policy that is intended to ensure international protection for third -state members. The aim is to introduce a common European asylum system (GEAS), which must be in line with the Geneva Agreement of 1951. The reforms that result from the new migration and asylum package are part of a long-term plan to contain irregular migration and distribute the burdens of the Member States more fairly.

summarized this proposal of the EU Commission could significantly change the asylum procedure. The possibility of states to dismiss applications if a safe third-country country was traced could lead to fewer people apply for asylum in the EU countries. The focus is on the comprehensive reforms of the asylum system and are expected to bring many challenges.