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EU migration tougher new rules

EU leaders have agreed tougher new rules making it easier to expel asylum-seekers whose refugee applications are denied. The agreement at an EU summit overnight comes in response to growing concern among member states about a surge in immigration and asylum applications. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said refugees will be welcome but the processing system for migrants needs to be stepped up:

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08.15 10 Feb 2023


EU migration tougher new rules


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08.15 10 Feb 2023


EU leaders have agreed tougher new rules making it easier to expel asylum-seekers whose refugee applications are denied.

The agreement at an EU summit overnight comes in response to growing concern among member states about a surge in immigration and asylum applications.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said refugees will be welcome but the processing system for migrants needs to be stepped up:


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