Press Release: Asylum : Commission paper seeks balance between improving security and protecting refugees rights

The European Commission approved a Working Paper on 6 December 2001 which aims to establish a balance between improving internal security in Europe, following the tragic events of the 11th September, and protecting the rights of refugees and other values which are essential to European democracies. This Paper has been prepared in response to the Extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs Council Meeting of 20th September. It will provide a basis for discussions among Member States as requested by the JHA Council, but the Commission also considers it a contribution to the wider debate with civil society

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