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The EU’s Quiet Shift Toward an “(Un)Safe Fourth Country” Asylum Policy

27.08.2025 , in ((Politics)) , ((No Comments))
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The European Commission has proposed letting member states drop the “connection requirement” from the “safe third country” concept in asylum cases. This seemingly technical tweak marks a major shift toward an “(un)safe fourth country” approach that some countries have repeatedly tried, and failed. Across Europe, governments are increasingly distancing themselves ...

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The EU Pact Embraces Member States’ Special Proximities Towards Selected Migrant Sending Countries

20.08.2025 , in ((Politics, Practices)) , ((No Comments))

Under the EU’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum, bilateral migration agreements are revived with strings attached. Once formed by national interests, they must now respect EU rules on migration management and uphold the principle of sincere cooperation. Because the solidarity mechanism now includes Member States’ special ties with third ...

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