[PDF] Resettlement of refugees: EU framework

How do member states work together on refugee resettlement?

Member States work closely together on many aspects of refugee resettlement, setting common resettlement priorities, developing funding instruments, and collaborating practically through structures such as the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) and the European Resettlement Network.

Why did the EU decide to relocate 120 000 refugees?

Countries outvote Eastern European opponents of plan that relocates asylum-seekers. EU governments on Tuesday approved a controversial plan to relocate 120,000 refugees across the continent, forcing adoption of the measure over the objection of several countries that opposed mandatory criteria for the acceptance of asylum-seekers.

How do refugees feel about the organization of distributions?

Eighty-nine percent (Chart 9) of the surveyed refugees rated the organization of distributions as average or above average. Although the findings show a significant decrease (10%) in the satisfaction on distribution process compared to the results from November 2019 PDM, the major decrease is due to dissatisfaction about the distribution of CRH.

How many refugees are in need of resettlement in 2023?

More than 2 million refugees will be in need of resettlement next year, according to the Projected Global Resettlement Needs Assessment for 2023 released today by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The 2023 figure represents a 36 per cent increase compared to resettlement needs for this year, of 1.47 million.