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COUNCIL OF EU SAYS SCHENGEN RULES MIGHT NEED TO BE DEVELOPED
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 12, 2011 - 18:11 AMT
The upheavals in North Africa have led to massive migratory movements
towards the EU. More than 25 000 migrants, mainly from Tunisia, have
fled towards the EU, with Italy and Malta as key destinations. Based
on a communication on migration from the Commission, the Council on
12 May discussed various questions relating to this inflow of people
in particular, and to the EU's migration and asylum policy in general.
The pressure on the EU's southern borders continues to be a cause
of concern, both regarding the humanitarian situation and irregular
migration. It has confirmed that there is a need for a strong common
immigration and asylum policy and efficient controls at the external
borders.
If the EU wishes to maintain its social welfare model, better targeted
immigration is necessary in order to make up for the expected labor
and skills shortages caused by Europe's ageing population. Dealing
firmly and effectively with irregular migration is a precondition for
a credible migration policy. At the same time, a strategic approach
for relations with non-EU countries on issues relating to migration,
mobility and security should be developed, the Council of the European
Union said on its official website.
To avert irregular immigration, member states' control of each section
of the EU's external borders must be efficient. The Schengen rules,
which abolish border controls and guarantee passport-free movement
inside the Schengen area, might need to be developed. Amendments to
the Schengen evaluation system have already been proposed.
Furthermore, the Commission in its communication hints at the need
to broaden possibilities for the temporary reintroduction of internal
border controls, in the event of emergencies, and as a last resort.
Finally, the Common European Asylum System should be completed by
2012. Its main purpose is to reduce divergences in the outcome of
applications lodged in different countries of the EU, and ensure fair
treatment and common rights to all applicants.
From: Baghdasarian
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 12, 2011 - 18:11 AMT
The upheavals in North Africa have led to massive migratory movements
towards the EU. More than 25 000 migrants, mainly from Tunisia, have
fled towards the EU, with Italy and Malta as key destinations. Based
on a communication on migration from the Commission, the Council on
12 May discussed various questions relating to this inflow of people
in particular, and to the EU's migration and asylum policy in general.
The pressure on the EU's southern borders continues to be a cause
of concern, both regarding the humanitarian situation and irregular
migration. It has confirmed that there is a need for a strong common
immigration and asylum policy and efficient controls at the external
borders.
If the EU wishes to maintain its social welfare model, better targeted
immigration is necessary in order to make up for the expected labor
and skills shortages caused by Europe's ageing population. Dealing
firmly and effectively with irregular migration is a precondition for
a credible migration policy. At the same time, a strategic approach
for relations with non-EU countries on issues relating to migration,
mobility and security should be developed, the Council of the European
Union said on its official website.
To avert irregular immigration, member states' control of each section
of the EU's external borders must be efficient. The Schengen rules,
which abolish border controls and guarantee passport-free movement
inside the Schengen area, might need to be developed. Amendments to
the Schengen evaluation system have already been proposed.
Furthermore, the Commission in its communication hints at the need
to broaden possibilities for the temporary reintroduction of internal
border controls, in the event of emergencies, and as a last resort.
Finally, the Common European Asylum System should be completed by
2012. Its main purpose is to reduce divergences in the outcome of
applications lodged in different countries of the EU, and ensure fair
treatment and common rights to all applicants.
From: Baghdasarian