<p>EU member states on Wednesday (Oct 4) reached the preliminary agreement on establishing common rules to tackle a massive influx of asylum seekers. According to experts, this is a major element of the European Union’s migration reforms.</p>

<p>Ambassadors of EU nations gathered in Brussels to chalk out the draft text and gain a wider consensus after a political impasse between Germany and Italy derailed the negotiations last week.</p>

<p>"Deal! EU Ambassadors have reached an agreement on the regulation addressing situations of crisis and force majeure in the field of migration and asylum," the Spanish presidency said on X.</p>

<h2><strong>Italy vs Germany impasse</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Italy opposed a part of the draft text that allowed NGO vessels, backed by Germany, to carry out ‘humanitarian efforts’ to search-and-rescue migrants in the Mediterranean Sea.</p>

<p>Germany defended the operations of NGO vessels, arguing that saving lives at sea is a legal, humanitarian and moral duty. On the other hand, Italy maintained that this encouraged more migrants to embark on the perilous journey.</p>

<p>Italian officials had previously criticised the German government for providing state funding to these NGOs.</p>

<h2><strong>Details about the draft Crisis Regulation</strong></h2>

<p>The proposed Crisis Regulation outlines rules that would be implemented during exceptional circumstances, such as the 2015-2016 migration crisis, when the European Union's asylum system faced a sudden and large influx of migrants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To manage this unexpected situation, member states could employ stricter measures, like prolonged border stays for asylum seekers during the examination of their asylum pleas.</p>

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<p>Additionally, the detention of rejected applicants might extend beyond the usual maximum of 12 weeks until the repatriation process is finalised.</p>

<h2><strong>NGOs raise concerns</strong></h2>

<p>Concerns raised by NGOs suggest that these exceptions could lead to significant confinement, potentially diminishing the quality of asylum procedures and increasing the risk of sending migrants back to perilous situations.</p>

<p>Germany, along with concerns about the rights of children and family members, had previously abstained from approving this law due to similar apprehensions.</p>

<p>On a different note, the Crisis Regulation also offers the possibility of expediting asylum requests for individuals fleeing extraordinary dangers like armed conflicts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This special procedure would bypass the traditional, often lengthy asylum process, granting refugees immediate access to residence, employment, education, and social support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This resembles the temporary protection provided to millions of Ukrainians seeking refuge in the EU during Russia's war of aggression.</p>

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EU member states on Wednesday (Oct 4) reached the preliminary agreement on establishing common rules to tackle a massive influx of asylum seekers. According to experts, this is a major element of the European Union’s migration reforms.

EU member states on Wednesday (Oct 4) reached the preliminary agreement on establishing common rules to tackle a massive influx of asylum seekers. According to experts, this is a major element of the European Union’s migration reforms. Ambassadors of EU nations gathered in Brussels to chalk out the draft text and gain a wider consensus after a political impasse between Germany and Italy derailed the negotiations last week. "Deal! EU Ambassadors have reached an agreement on the regulation addressing situations of crisis and force majeure in the field of migration and asylum," the Spanish presidency said on X. Italy vs Germany impasse Earlier, Italy opposed a part of the draft text that allowed NGO vessels, backed by Germany, to carry out ‘humanitarian efforts’ to search-and-rescue migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. Germany defended the operations of NGO vessels, arguing that saving lives at sea is a legal, humanitarian and moral duty. On the other hand, Italy maintained that this encouraged more migrants to embark on the perilous journey. Italian officials had previously criticised the German government for providing state funding to these NGOs. Details about the draft Crisis Regulation The proposed Crisis Regulation outlines rules that would be implemented during exceptional circumstances, such as the 2015-2016 migration crisis, when the European Union's asylum system faced a sudden and large influx of migrants. To manage this unexpected situation, member states could employ stricter measures, like prolonged border stays for asylum seekers during the examination of their asylum pleas. Watch: EU seeks to protect sensitive tech from Chinese buyers × Additionally, the detention of rejected applicants might extend beyond the usual maximum of 12 weeks until the repatriation process is finalised. NGOs raise concerns Concerns raised by NGOs suggest that these exceptions could lead to significant confinement, potentially diminishing the quality of asylum procedures and increasing the risk of sending migrants back to perilous situations. Germany, along with concerns about the rights of children and family members, had previously abstained from approving this law due to similar apprehensions. On a different note, the Crisis Regulation also offers the possibility of expediting asylum requests for individuals fleeing extraordinary dangers like armed conflicts. Also read: EU to assess bloc`s economic security risks due to new techs, to consider controls This special procedure would bypass the traditional, often lengthy asylum process, granting refugees immediate access to residence, employment, education, and social support. This resembles the temporary protection provided to millions of Ukrainians seeking refuge in the EU during Russia's war of aggression. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

EU member states reach preliminary deal on how to tackle migrants crisis

Key to the commission’s strategy is persuading countries of origin to take back migrants told to leave the EU.

EU to boost measures to return migrants home

The European Union today launched a 348 million Euro ($391 million) aid project to help millions of refugees in Turkey, as part of a deal under which Ankara will curb the numbers trying to enter Europe, international news agency Reuters news reported.&nbsp;<br />
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&quot;We have created a system that combines the Turkish Social Welfare System with a humanitarian response. With this, we can cover the needs of up to one (1) million of the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey,&quot; &nbsp;The Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) said in an official statement.&nbsp;<br />
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The ESSN, designed to ensure that the needs of the most vulnerable are addressed in a comprehensive manner, is part of the &euro;3 billion made available by the EU and its member states under the &ldquo;Facility for Refugees in Turkey&rdquo; in 2016-2017 to provide assistance to refugees and host communities in Turkey, according to official sources.&nbsp;<br />
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It will give refugees pre-paid cards which will allow them to buy their food, and pay for housing, schooling or medical expenses in Turkey, according to Reuters.&nbsp;<br />
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&quot;Today we launch the biggest and largest humanitarian project the EU has ever supported. It will provide a basic source of income for one million Syrian refugees,&quot; EU Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management commissioner Christos Stylianides said.&nbsp;<br />
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While President Tayyip Erdogan has accused the bloc of not following through on its financial pledges, the EU has claimed it is funding several humanitarian projects in Turkey.&nbsp;<br />
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Turkey, that is home to more than 3 million refugees, has criticised the EU for alleged delays in the disbursement of the funds and the fact that the money is not being sent to Turkey directly to spend on the refugees.<br />
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The government says the amount the state and Turkish civic society organisations have spent on the refugees since the start of the civil war in Syria has exceeded $25 billion.&nbsp;<br />
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Last year, more than a million migrants entered the EU after &nbsp;crossing from Turkey to Greece by boat, according to Reuters. Since Turkey agreed to prevent people from setting sail from its shores, the numbers taking that route have fallen dramatically.<br />
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Meanwhile, the aid project will be implemented by the World Food Programme and the Turkish Red Crescent, in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Policy and the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency.<br />
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&quot;The ESSN is perfect proof of the EU&#39;s commitment to tackle the challenge posed by the refugee crisis. It&#39;s a clear example of the strong partnership of the EU and Turkey in finding together new, innovative ways to address one of the most important humanitarian challenges of our times,&quot; Stylianides said.<br />
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(WION with inputs from agencies)

The Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) will give refugees pre-paid cards for food, housing, schooling or medical expenses in Turkey

The European Union today launched a 348 million Euro ($391 million) aid project to help millions of refugees in Turkey, as part of a deal under which Ankara will curb the numbers trying to enter Europe, international news agency Reuters news reported. "We have created a system that combines the Turkish Social Welfare System with a humanitarian response. With this, we can cover the needs of up to one (1) million of the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey," The Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) said in an official statement. The ESSN, designed to ensure that the needs of the most vulnerable are addressed in a comprehensive manner, is part of the €3 billion made available by the EU and its member states under the “Facility for Refugees in Turkey” in 2016-2017 to provide assistance to refugees and host communities in Turkey, according to official sources. It will give refugees pre-paid cards which will allow them to buy their food, and pay for housing, schooling or medical expenses in Turkey, according to Reuters. "Today we launch the biggest and largest humanitarian project the EU has ever supported. It will provide a basic source of income for one million Syrian refugees," EU Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management commissioner Christos Stylianides said. While President Tayyip Erdogan has accused the bloc of not following through on its financial pledges, the EU has claimed it is funding several humanitarian projects in Turkey. Turkey, that is home to more than 3 million refugees, has criticised the EU for alleged delays in the disbursement of the funds and the fact that the money is not being sent to Turkey directly to spend on the refugees. The government says the amount the state and Turkish civic society organisations have spent on the refugees since the start of the civil war in Syria has exceeded $25 billion. Last year, more than a million migrants entered the EU after crossing from Turkey to Greece by boat, according to Reuters. Since Turkey agreed to prevent people from setting sail from its shores, the numbers taking that route have fallen dramatically. Meanwhile, the aid project will be implemented by the World Food Programme and the Turkish Red Crescent, in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Policy and the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency. "The ESSN is perfect proof of the EU's commitment to tackle the challenge posed by the refugee crisis. It's a clear example of the strong partnership of the EU and Turkey in finding together new, innovative ways to address one of the most important humanitarian challenges of our times," Stylianides said. (WION with inputs from agencies)

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