Press Release: Global Approach to Migration

During the last decade, the need for a common, global immigration policy has been widely recognised and encouraged by the European Commission and the EU's Member States. Working with third countries is a key element of the EU's common approach, which has been defined and developed In accordance with Tampere and the Hague Programme. At Hampton Court in October 2005, Heads of State and Government once again identified immigration as a key area for future work, inviting the Union and the Member States to further develop a common and global approach.