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The European Parliament recently approved the Migration Pact, which, among other things, deals with the relocation of asylum seekers. Minister of the Interior Vít Rakušan claims Czechia will have an exemption from solidarity due to the number of Ukrainian refugees it accepted. The Migration Pact will take effect in two years, and its strengths and weaknesses were analysed by Viktor Daněk, Deputy Director of the EUROPEUM Institute.
18. April 2024
The Migration Pact has the advantage of being very comprehensive. It doesn't just address relocation, which is currently receiving a lot of attention, but also introduces very important border procedures. As a result, some individuals won't be admitted to the asylum process at all, thus relieving the system. However, this pact is designed more for a very good political and economic situation. If the situation were to dramatically worsen, then the system would depend on whether member states are truly willing to adhere to all deadlines and procedures. In other words, it heavily relies on trust.
You can watch the full commentary here from 06:42.
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