The European Union is considering revising UN Convention on refugee status. The document, which was adopted back in 1951, prohibits sending asylum seekers back to countries where they may be in danger. But times have changed—and now European countries are no longer sure they are prepared to adhere to these rules, writes The Times.
In 2024, the EU received more than a million asylum applications. The wave of migrants is growing, as is discontent among Europeans, and nationalist parties are only gaining ground as a result. Against this backdrop, a document drafted by Poland—which could change Europe’s approach to migrants—was presented to the EU ministers of the interior.
What do they offer there? First, to speed up the deportation of those whose asylum applications have been denied, as well as criminals among refugees and migrants. Second, amend the convention so that EU countries can more strictly control the flow of migrants without waiting for “emergency situations.” Politicians are convinced that Europe simply cannot continue indefinitely to accept people who do not want to integrate.
"We are facing a new reality, and the principle of non-refoulement requires discussion.", — as quoted by The Times diplomatic document.
The question is how far these discussions will go. Is the EU really prepared to rewrite the international rules, or is this just another political maneuver? Time will tell.
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