JRS Europe has penned a statement ahead of the EU Parliament vote on the pact on migration and asylum. JRS Malta, which is part of the JRS Europe network, is among the signatories. You can access the full statement here. Why is JRS Europe calling on MEPs to vote...
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JRS Malta, together with aditus Foundation wrote a letter to the Maltese Members of the European Parliament in light of the upcoming European Parliament plenary vote on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, which will take place on 10 April.
The letter highlights our key concerns and the ways in which these legal instruments will impact the human rights of asylum seekers seeking protection in Europe. The letter was sent out to the sitting six MEPs on Thursday 4 April.
You can download the letter in full here.
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