The European Parliament has supported a report by British Green MEP Jean Lambert on the refugee status of third country nationals and stateless persons. With 278 votes in favour, 242 against and 7 abstention, the report argues that all EU member states must give protection to those genuinely in need.
The Parliament approved a number of non-binding amendments providing for better guarantees and integration opportunities for asylum seekers and putting applicants for subsidiary protection...
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