Member states now have until Friday (7 October) to make bold, ambitious resettlement commitments for 2023 for the European Commission's deadline (Photo: International Rescue Committee)

EU leaders have until Friday for refugee resettlement pledges

Migration

EU Political

Opinion

by Harlem Désir, Brussels,

Last summer, the EU hosted an unprecedented forum on refugee resettlement — bringing together EU countries, Canada, the US and civil society organisations — with the goal of reviving this vital refugee protection tool.

"I want more people to come safely to Europe, so fewer people will risk their lives," EU commissioner Ylva Johansson ...

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Harlem Désir is senior vice-president for Europe for the International Rescue Committee.

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Member states now have until Friday (7 October) to make bold, ambitious resettlement commitments for 2023 for the European Commission's deadline (Photo: International Rescue Committee)