EU supports denial of asylum to migrants used by Russia and Belarus for pressure

^{Published on 2024-12-11 13:41:47 - MSN}

The European Commission has recognised certain restrictions on the rights of migrants, which Russia and Belarus use as part of their migration pressure on EU member states, as acceptable. Source: a statement by the European Commission on 11 December,

The European Union has endorsed the decision to deny asylum to migrants who are being utilized by Russia and Belarus as tools of political pressure against EU member states. This stance was articulated by EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, who emphasized that such actions by Russia and Belarus are seen as hybrid attacks on the EU. Johansson highlighted that these countries are not only using migrants as leverage but are also engaging in cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns. The EU's response includes not granting asylum to these migrants, as it would play into the hands of the aggressors. Furthermore, the EU is preparing for potential increases in migrant flows by enhancing border security and urging member states to be vigilant and prepared for various forms of hybrid threats.

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EU supports denial of asylum to migrants used by Russia and Belarus for pressure