MEPs call for common standards on asylum seekers

The European Parliament on Tuesday (27 September) voted in favour of a draft law setting a minimum standard for asylum-seekers across the EU - but agreed several changes in favour of the asylum seeker.

With over 100 amendments to a proposed EU law on granting refugee status, MEPs sent a message to national governments that the rules should be tightened up to protect the rights of refugees.

Referring to the current situation, UK liberal MEP Sarah Ludford said "The requirement of un...