Press Release: Reception conditions for asylum seekers: better and more harmonised living standards and more effective rules for fighting abuse

On 7 June 2013 the Council adopted its position at first reading on the directive laying down standards for the reception of asylum seekers. The position fully reflected the result of negotiations with the European Parliament. Once formally adopted, member states will need to transpose the new provisions into national law within two years. Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom are not bound by the directive.

ESO: Background information: Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament pursuant to Article 294(6) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union concerning the Position of the Council on the adoption of a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down standards for the reception of asylum seekers http://www.europeansources.info/record/communication-from-the-commission-to-the-european-parliament-pursuant-to-article-2946-of-the-treaty-on-the-functioning-of-the-european-union-concerning-the-position-of-the-council-on-the-adoption-of-2/

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