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EU states agree deal to tackle migration crises

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European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen praised "a real game changer" Under the plan, countries facing crisis would be able to request "solidarity contributions" from other states. Pressure for a pan-EU deal has been building for some time, because of a sharp rise in the number of refugees and migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Europe.

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EU states agree deal to tackle migration crises

The agreement will overhaul EU rules on responding to big increases in irregular migration.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Die Presse

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Asylum and Migration Pact: EU agrees on mandatory...

The EU states agreed on the crisis regulation: In the event of a mass influx, partner countries must accept refugees. Austria hopes not to be held accountable due to high numbers of asylum applications.

2 years ago·Vienna, Austria

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EU states seek final deal on migration pact

EU states on Wednesday sought a deal on the final part of an overhaul for rules on how they handle asylum seekers and irregular migrants, ahead of a push to make it law by elections next year. Ambassadors from the 27 countries held talks in Brussels after Italy and Germany appeared to have ironed out a last-minute row over charities rescuing migrants stranded in the Mediterranean. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us mo…

2 years ago·Hobart, Australia

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