This Opinion by FRA aims to inform the European Parliament’s position on the legislative proposal for a recast Directive on common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third country nationals (Return Directive), presented by the European Commission on 12...

FRA’s opinions highlight general fundamental rights implications to be considered when applying the safe countries of origin concept. They should be read together with the relevant safeguards the Asylum Procedures Directive establishes. These safeguards provide for minimum guarantees that must...

This opinion analyses the effects on children of the proposed recast Dublin Regulation. It covers child-specific rules as well as provisions relating to all asylum applicants that significantly affect children. Where possible, the opinion points to the potential practical effects on children of...

Our study of the asylum law and practice of European Union (EU) member states as to the reception of asylum seekers and the examination of asylum applications has allowed us to formulate twenty-nine recommendations for future European asylum law and policy. These recommendations are listed below...