EU: EU position on the Global Compact on Migration advocates some of the worst features of its policies and actions
01 June 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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