Press Release: Implementing the Common European Asylum System: Commission acts on 9 infringement proceedings

The European Commission on 10 February 2016 decided to issue reasoned opinions against Member States in 9 infringement cases concerning their non-transposition of the Common European Asylum System. The decisions concerned Germany (2 cases), Estonia, Slovenia (2 cases), Greece, France, Italy and Latvia.

The Commission urged Germany, Estonia and Slovenia to communicate the national measures taken to transpose the Asylum Procedures Directive. A non-communication decision had also been taken against Germany on the Reception Conditions Directive. The Commission also pursued infringement proceedings against Greece, France, Italy, Latvia and Slovenia for failing to notify measures to fully transpose Directive 2011/51, which amends the Long Term Residents Directive.

All 9 cases concerned the non-transposition of directives that would contribute to a greater convergence between the national asylum systems.

ESO: Background Information: Asylum – Common European Asylum System https://www.europeansources.info/showDoc?ID=1152966

EurActiv, 10.02.16: Only 3% of Italy and Greece's migrants sent back or settled last year http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/only-3-italy-and-greeces-migrants-sent-back-or-settled-last-year-321760

ESO: Information Guide: European Migration Challenges http://www.europeansources.info/record/information-guide-european-migration-challenges/

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