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The externalisation of European refugee protection: A legal, practical and political assessment of current proposals

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  • Angenendt, Steffen
  • Biehler, Nadine
  • Bossong, Raphael
  • Kipp, David
  • Koch, Anne

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In many European countries, the number of asylum applications continues to rise, as does the appeal of right-wing populist parties. In response, initiatives such as the Brit­ish government's Rwanda Plan and the Italian government's agreement with Albania aim to significantly reduce the number of arrivals by transferring asylum procedures and refugee protection to third countries. It is worth noting that although similar pro­posals in the past have never progressed beyond the idea stage, concrete implemen­tation procedures are currently under discussion for Rwanda and Albania. However, there are several legal and normative concerns as well as practical challenges that need to be carefully considered. These approaches would fundamentally jeopardise international refugee protection and harm vital foreign policy interests as well as the credibility of the development cooperation of Germany and the European Union (EU).

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  • Angenendt, Steffen & Biehler, Nadine & Bossong, Raphael & Kipp, David & Koch, Anne, 2024. "The externalisation of European refugee protection: A legal, practical and political assessment of current proposals," SWP Comments 13/2024, Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP), German Institute for International and Security Affairs.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:swpcom:289488
    DOI: 10.18449/2024C13
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