EU: EU position on the Global Compact on Migration advocates some of the worst features of its policies and actions
07 July 2018
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EU position on
the Global Compact on Migration advocates some of the worst features
of its policies and actions
7.7.18
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The Council of the European Union is negotiating its position on: HLWG/CONUN discussion of 15 June 2018 on the negotiations of the Global Compact on Migration - Chairs’ Summary (LIMITE doc no: 10636-18, pdf).
The Council position supports the "non-binding nature" of the draft Compact and:
"spells out in
a more consistent and clear manner in the various objectives
the distinction between regular and irregular migrants,
especially in connection to access to social benefits and integration
policies. Any language that might be interpreted as a
justification or pull factor for illegal migration should be
avoided, including any commitment to the regularisation of irregular
migrants as part of integration policies;
– retains the explicit reference to States' obligation
under international law to accept without condition the return
and readmission of their nationals who do not have the right
to stay in another State's territory and a political commitment
to cooperate on readmission. In this context, the text should
include both options of forced and voluntary returns carried
out in full compliance with the principle of non-refoulement;
– clarifies that countries of origin have the primary
responsibility for the readmission and reintegration of their
nationals, without prejudice to the support that may be provided
by returning States;
– encourages all States to carry out their border control
responsibilities. In this context, the text should call for
stronger references to the need for operational cooperation on
border management between countries of origin, transit and destination,
including for search and rescue operations; "
On the last point "search and rescue" the EU current policies in the Med are colluding in the death of refugees by refusing to allow NGO boats to pick them out of the sea.
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