31-03-2008

This report highlights the inherent limitations and injustices of the Dublin system, which transfers asylum seekers between EU Member States, and outlines alternative proposals for a fairer and more efficient system.

ECRE strongly believes that the Dublin Regulation does not promote harmonisation of EU asylum systems, seriously impedes integration, and sows dissension among Member States. Instead of pretending it can be made to work, the Stockholm Programme should repeal the Dublin Regulation and devise an efficient responsibility-sharing regime that improves solidarity among Member States, and promotes the integration of people who seek, and deserve, international protection.