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In order to ensure better coordination at Union level and in view of the particular features of the system of solidarity provided for by this Regulation, which is based on pledges made by each Member State, exercising full discretion as to the type of solidarity, in the High-Level EU Solidarity Forum (the ‘High-Level Forum’), the […]
In addition to the Annual Solidarity Pool, Member States, in particular when under migratory pressure or facing a significant migratory situation, as well as the Union, have at their disposal the Permanent EU Migration Support Toolbox (the ‘Toolbox’)which includes measures that can assist in responding to the needs of and alleviating pressure on the Member […]
In accordance with the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and with , respect for private and family life should be a primary consideration of Member States when applying this Regulation.
In order to ensure the speedy determination of the Member State responsible, the deadlines for making and replying to requests to take charge, for making take back notifications, as well as for making and deciding on appeals, should be streamlined and shortened, without prejudice to the fundamental rights of applicants.
With respect to the treatment of persons falling within the scope of this Regulation, Member States are bound by their obligations under instruments of international law, including the relevant case-law of the European Court of Human Rights.
A comprehensive approach is required, with the objective of reinforcing mutual trust between Member States, recognising that the effectiveness of the overall approach depends on all components being jointly addressed and implemented in an integrated manner.
In a situation of instrumentalisation, third-country nationals and stateless persons could apply for international protection at the external border or in a transit zone of a Member State, often being persons apprehended in connection with unauthorised crossings of the external border by land, sea or air or who are disembarked following search and rescue operations. […]
Given the importance of applying the measures set out in this Regulation only for as long and to the extent strictly necessary, the Commission and the Council should keep the situation under constant monitoring and review as regards the necessity and proportionality of those measures. In that context, the Commission should pay particular attention to […]
In order to support the Member State concerned in providing the necessary assistance to third-country nationals and stateless persons falling under the scope of this Regulation, United Nations agencies, and the in particular, and other relevant partner organisations entrusted with specific tasks by Member States, should have effective access to the border under the conditions […]
As regards Iceland and Norway, Articles 12 and 13, and Articles 1 to 6 insofar as they concern the derogations in Articles 12 and 13 of this Regulation constitute new legislation in a field which is covered by the subject matter of the Annex to the Agreement concluded by the European Community and the Republic […]
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