Press release: Reform of the Common European Asylum System: Cabinet decides on draft laws for implementation
Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The German cabinet today decided on draft laws to implement the reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). The reform aims to create a fairer and more efficient asylum system in the EU.
Main changes
The most important changes include:
- Introduction of a preliminary distribution mechanism: Asylum seekers will be distributed to EU member states based on a fair distribution key, taking into account factors such as population, GDP and unemployment rate. This is intended to prevent asylum seekers from concentrating in a few countries.
- Strengthening of the Dublin Regulation: The Dublin Regulation determines which EU member state is responsible for examining an asylum application. The reform will strengthen the Dublin Regulation to prevent asylum seekers from “shopping” for the country with the best asylum conditions.
- Expansion of the concept of safe third countries: The concept of safe third countries will be expanded to include countries that meet certain criteria, such as a functioning asylum system and respect for human rights. Asylum seekers from safe third countries will no longer be able to apply for asylum in the EU.
- New rules for family reunification: The rules for family reunification will be tightened to prevent abuse. For example, family members will only be able to join asylum seekers if they have already been granted refugee status.
Implementation in Germany
The German government will now submit the draft laws to the Bundestag (German parliament) for approval. The laws are expected to come into force in 2025.
Background
The reform of the CEAS was agreed upon by the EU member states in 2020. The aim of the reform is to create a fairer and more efficient asylum system in the EU.
Contact
Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community Press Office presse@bmi.bund.de
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