“AMSTERDAM IN THE MEDITERRANEAN”. How a Dutch-style asylum system can help resolve the Mediterranean refugee crisis
“AMSTERDAM IN THE MEDITERRANEAN”. How a Dutch-style asylum system can help resolve the Mediterranean refugee crisis

Author(s): Author Not Specified
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: ESI – European Stability Initiative
Keywords: Asylum seekers; right of asylum;
Summary/Abstract: Like French president Emmanuel Macron, leaders across the EU are looking for a fast, effective and humane asylum system; a system which determines quickly, but thoroughly, who needs protection; creates disincentives for people to get into boats; and manages to return those who are found not to need protection within a short period of time. || The question is how to make this happen. One place to look to for concrete inspiration is the Netherlands. There most asylum claims are decided within less than two months including appeals in a procedure fully respecting the rights of refugees. Asylum seekers are supported from the beginning by a lawyer paid for by the state and can state their claim in at least two comprehensive interviews.

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