4 out of 10 Europeans see irregular migration as the top priority for the EU to tackle. The Asylum and Migration Report presented by the European Commission yesterday is an important step to address their concerns. Following the Asylum and Migration Pact agreed last year, this annual state of play on asylum and migration trends should be the basis of common migration management — facts first, not stories or symbols.
The first Report shows progress made by Member States to implement the Pact by June next year, applying common migration rules and sharing information. Managing migration together works: illegal entries into Europe are down by 35% this year.
Making the Pact work effectively also demands solidarity: in line with the findings of the Report the Commission has proposed a mechanism between Member States, outlining the number of solidarity contributions over the next two years.
'This publication is a welcome step forward, even though it is a month late. It's a key milestone in the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum. Member States must now stay fully committed to delivering the Pact by June 2026. This set of common rules will enable us to address migration as Europeans in a firm and humane way, through fair and efficient asylum procedures and effective border management.’
Fabienne KellerRenew Europe MEP, France, Renaissance