Commission publishes implementation reports on EU’s approach on migration

Progress reports on the relocation and resettlement schemes:

+ First progress report, 16 March 2016
+ Second progress report, 12 April 2016
+ Third progress report, 18 May 2016
+ Fourth progress report, 15 June 2016
+ Fifth progress report, 13 July 2016
+ Sixth progress report, 28 September 2016
+ Seventh progress report, 9 November 2016
+ Eighth progress report, 8 December 2016
+ Ninth progress report, 8 February 2017The European Commission published on 2 March 2017 a set of progress reports on the implementation regarding different strands of the European Union's migration approach.

+ Tenth report on relocation and resettlement:

The Commission urged member states to do their part in sharing the burden and meeting the monthly targets, despite the record numbers achieved in February. It also warned against non-compliance of the agreed targets on relocation and resettlement.

+ Fifth report on the EU-Turkey Statement:

It reports tangible results a year after the EU-Turkey Statement was agreed, despite challenging circumstances. The Commission reported an increased delivery of funding under the Facility for Refugees in Turkey, as shown in the first annual report published in parallel.

+ Second report on the operationalisation of the European Border and Coast Guard:

The Commission reports on the need for further investment and engagement in ensuring it becomes fully operational.

This package of reports was put forward on the same day as the Commission released its implementation report relating to the existing Migration Partnership Frameworks and a proposal strengthening the implementation of the EU return policy.

• Primary Source

Sputnik International, 02.03.17: EU Deal With Turkey Helps Stall Influx of Migrants to Greece http://sptnkne.ws/dF8s

EUObserver, 03.03.17: EU commission dodges Dublin return question on Greece https://euobserver.com/migration/137098

Kathimerini, 02.03.17: EU threatens members with legal action over refugees http://www.ekathimerini.com/216588/article/ekathimerini/news/eu-threatens-members-with-legal-action-over-refugees

EurActiv, 02.03.17: Refugee relocations very far from target, Commission admits http://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/relocations-very-far-from-target-commission-admits/

European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/17/349, 02.03.17: Questions and Answers: Commission calls for renewed efforts in implementing solidarity measures under the European Agenda on Migration http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-17-349_en.htm

European Commission: DG Communication: SPEECH/17/425, 02.03.17: Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos on the migration package adopted by the College ahead of the March European Council http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-17-425_en.htm

ESO: Information Guide: European Migration Challenges http://www.europeansources.info/record/information-guide-european-migration-challenges/

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