Joint Statement: Adoption of the Union Resettlement Framework
The Union Resettlement Framework (URF), which has been adopted on 10th of April, has the potential to bring about a more coordinated, predictable and protection-centred approach to EU resettlement, especially for refugees in vulnerable situations. Safe routes for refugees to reach Europe are not an optional 'nice to have' - they must be an intrinsic part of a well-functioning asylum system, alongside and in addition to the right to claim territorial asylum.
Joint Statement: Labour Migration -Comments on the latest Positions of the European Parliament in view of the Triloges
As the European Parliament and Council are working to reach a compromise on two labour migration directives the Single Permit (SP) and Long Term Residence (LTR), together with the Churches throughout Europe, we would like to underline our hope for enhanced mobility and rights for third-country nationals, the prospects for efficient procedures and a broader inclusivity, which would signal a proactive stride towards reinforcing the EU's commitment to equal treatment and integration.
Joint statement: Decision to extend temporary protection for refugees fleeing Ukraine is welcome
ICMC Europe/Share Network and over 50 civil society organisations are co-signing a joint statement calling on the European Commission to prepare a proposal for a Council Implementation Decision on the extension of the TPD until March 2025 as a matter of urgency.
Seven Priorities to Expand Resettlement and Safe Pathways to Europe
ICMC Europe/Share Network and over 50 civil society organisations are co-signing a joint statement calling on the European Commission to prepare a proposal for a Council Implementation Decision on the extension of the TPD until March 2025 as a matter of urgency.