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Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 13 jan 2022, 12:13

In the LIBE committee, Danish social democratic minister clarifies its deterrent and refugee policies. Depriving Syrians of protection, outsourcing asylum seekers to developing countries. Paying lip service to solidarity, but in essence aiming to circumvent any responsibility.

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) do 13 jan 2022, 12:10

Danish minister answering questions on the harsh Danish asylum policies (including the aim of returning refugees to Syria) gets support literally only from the far right in @EP_Justice.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 13 jan 2022, 08:55

Today at 9 am, Commissioners Schinas and Johansson will join our LIBE meeting to discuss the proposed emergency measures for the Belarusian/EU-border, which undermines existing EU law for asylum seekers and de facto legalises pushbacks.

Watch it LIVE ⤵️
shorturl.at/frEYZ

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) do 23 dec 2021, 18:28

Case against @CaroRackete dropped! Good news. Criminalizing rescue at sea is not the answer, it is only meant to distract from the failure of the European Council to adopt a proper EU asylum and migration policy

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 15 dec 2021, 19:04

Follow here live the plenary debate about the emergency measures for the Belarussian/EU border, legalising pushbacks and undermining all vital safeguards for asylum seekers. europarl.europa.eu/plenary­/en/hom…­

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) ma 13 dec 2021, 09:31

Read the article by me and 3 @TheProgressives colleagues from 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 and 🇲🇹

Instead of creating a dangerous precedent, allowing exceptions to asylum rules for no reason, the EU could have helped with temporary reception facilities and mandatory relocation.

Read our take👇🏼

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) do 2 dec 2021, 09:51

Not that it would make the curbing of rights of asylum seekers any more acceptable, but what guarantees did the ⁦@EU_Commission⁩ get from the Polish government? The PiS autocrats show why yesterday’s exceptions from asylum laws are the wrong answer. politico.eu/article/poland­…­

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) wo 1 dec 2021, 22:31

Suspending EU asylum rules is giving in to anti-migration rhetoric and fearmongers

What should be done?
👉🏼 Deploy @EASO to help 🇵🇱 with its obligations: process asylum-requests
👉🏼 Temporary facilities and EU relocation
👉🏼 Set up a well-functioning EU migration and asylum system

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) wo 1 dec 2021, 20:57

Suspending EU asylum rules is giving in to the anti-migration rhetoric in Poland. What should be done?
👉🏼 Deploy @EASO to help 🇵🇱 with it’s obligations: process asylum-requests
👉🏼 Temporary facilities and EU relocation
👉🏼 Set up well-functioning EU migration and asylum system.

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) wo 1 dec 2021, 17:12

And why is it not possible to manage a situation with a few thousand migrants with the regular instruments? How exactly do you justify the suspension of asylum law, when that was not even done in 2015?

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 1 dec 2021, 16:39

The emergency measures presented by @EU_Commission create a legal fiction.

Redirecting people to apply for asylum at Belarusian border crossing points, while this is in practice not possible, is not 'compliant with human rights' but de facto endorses current pushback practices.

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) wo 1 dec 2021, 10:31

+1Instead of enforcing EU law, @EU_Commission caves in to pressure by the natl governments, basically legitimising human rights violations and the non application of asylum law. When will @Europarl_EN call @vonderleyen and @MargSchinas to come before plenary and explain?

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) di 30 nov 2021, 14:44

Calais, Belarus, the Mediterranean; as long as government leaders refuse to take a decision on a common European asylum and migration package, we keep having these crises.

With clear rules and capacity, we would be able to manage well and not roll from one crisis to the next.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 23 nov 2021, 19:54

Plenary debate on situation Belarus:

"The best way to discourage the instrumentalisation of people is a functioning asylum system. Biggest mistake would be to normalise pushbacks - that would mean that our commitment to the Refugee Convention doesn't stand this temporary test."

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 23 nov 2021, 16:40

Follow live the plenary debate about Belarussian attacks on EU borders. I will urge Commission and Council not to normalise pushbacks and walls, but ensure that our response complies with the right to asylum. europarl.europa.eu/plenary­/en/hom…­

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) wo 10 nov 2021, 17:10

United, Europe can easily cope with refugees on our border. However, the 27 so-called leaders in the @EUCouncil find it easier to deal with dictators and militias, and to erect walls, than to unite around a common asylum policy.

Full speech here: instagram.com/tv/CWGdulmoS­sg…­

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 10 nov 2021, 16:59

High Commissioner for the Refugees Grandi just addressed the Parliament, urging for European leadership in the protection of refugees. At the same time @eucopresident pleads for funding walls and fences at our borders: another low point in the European asylum debate.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 28 okt 2021, 17:14

🔸 EU needs to support Lithuania & Poland to host and process asylum seekers in a fast but fair way. EU countries need to cooperate when protection is granted (relocation) and when requests are denied (return) ⤵ (5/6)

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 25 okt 2021, 10:43

At least seven migrants have died at the border since August.

I’m here to find out:
1⃣ what is the situation on the ground?
2⃣ what’s the role of Frontex in these pushbacks?
3⃣ how do we fulfil the basic rights of the asylum seekers trapped in this situation? ⏹ (4/4)

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 25 okt 2021, 10:42

The asylum seekers are trapped in a densely wooded area with no food, medical care or shelter from dropping temperatures.

Humanitarian organisations, lawyers and journalists do not get access to many of the asylum seekers in immediate need of help. ⤵(3/4)

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 25 okt 2021, 10:41

Since last summer, asylum seekers have been stuck at the border between Belarus and Europe.

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia are pushing these asylum seekers back at their borders. By doing so, they are breaking European and international law. ⤵(2/4)

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 25 okt 2021, 10:41

This Monday and Tuesday, I'm visiting Poland and Lithuania to take stock of the situation at the borders with Belarus.

A deplorable humanitarian situation of asylum seekers who are pushed back at Europe’s borders, which has even led to several deaths.

What’s going on? ⤵ (1/4)

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 25 okt 2021, 10:35

This Monday and Tuesday, I'm visiting Poland and Lithuania to take stock of the situation at the borders with Belarus.

A deplorable humanitarian situation in which asylum seekers are pushed back, which has even lead to several deaths.

What’s going on? ⤵ (1/4)

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 5 okt 2021, 14:48

The EU should refrain from playing the same disgusting game that Lukashenko plays, using migrants as a geopolitical tool.

At the same time, we should take a hard look at Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, who're refusing refugees access to asylum procedures, water, shelter and food.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 5 okt 2021, 10:51

Worrying news from Italy, where the former mayor of Riace, who welcomed many asylum seekers, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison.
We urge the Commission to take action against the ongoing criminalisation of humanitarian assistance to migrants.

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) di 28 sep 2021, 19:32

Sighs of relief in other member states and with the European Commission. They found a safe port. Again. But now what? Looking away again, leaving countries like Italy, Malta and Spain to it alone? We need a humane 🇪🇺 asylum- and migration policy including real solidarity!

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) di 28 sep 2021, 10:30

Over three weeks ago we asked Poland politely to respect fundamental rights and to ask for help if they themselves have problems dealing with asylum applications. This is unacceptable! A silent @EU_Commission and silent member states are responsible too.
euronews.com/2021/09/27/pol…

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 24 sep 2021, 12:36

"Europe can no longer ignore the need to harmonise its approach to stateless refugees and migrants"

Read @ENStatelessness director Chris Nash's take on statelessness under the EU Asylum and Migration Pact in his guest blog on my website:
tinekestrik.eu/blog/addressin…

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) vr 17 sep 2021, 20:41

Luister hier👇🏼het 📻 item van @bbvpro terug over de situatie van de 32 Afghanen, klem tussen Lukashenko en de 🇪🇺🇵🇱 buitengrens. #Afghans #Poland #Belarus #asylum & #migration

nporadio1.nl/fragmenten/bur…

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) vr 10 sep 2021, 14:49

Preventing entrance, legalising pushbacks: violating human rights is the wrong answer to geopolitical games. Commission, please speak up to Poland, Lithuania and Latvia and protect the right to asylum.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 9 sep 2021, 15:09

Whilst we're witnessing a horrible crisis unfolding in Afghanistan, the Greek government announces to consider asylum claims from Afghan refugees 'inadmissable' (as they did for Syrians).

My questions to the European Commission 👇

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 8 sep 2021, 12:03

@YlvaJohansson The European migration policy can and must be improved, it will only succeed if countries divide the responsibility for asylum seekers fairly and all pushbacks come to an end.

Time is running out. #Afghanistan. (3/3)

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 8 sep 2021, 12:01

Today one year since the terrible fire in #MoriaCamp. After the tragedy, the EU reacted with strong words; better asylum procedures and 'no more Morias'.

A year has passed, but few of the promises have been fulfilled @YlvaJohansson. ⤵(1/3)

youtube.com/watch?v=CX49DQ…

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 8 sep 2021, 11:57

@YlvaJohansson The European migration policy can and must be improved, it will only succeed if countries divide the responsibility for asylum seekers fairly and all pushbacks come to an end.

Time is running out. #Afghanistan. (3/3)

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) wo 1 sep 2021, 18:29

The response of EU leaders to the tragic events in Afghanistan demonstrates their failure to set up a well-functioning European asylum system. They lost sight of what their job is about.👇🏼

#LIBEcommittee @Europarl_EN

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) di 31 aug 2021, 08:00

More accurate title: “member state governments feverishly barricading the doors to Afghan refugees”. Gvts should stop trying to build a migrant-free fortress Europe. Asylum&migration policy cannot be only outsourced, protection must be offered in Europe too.

Sophie in 't Veld (D66) do 1 jul 2021, 12:49

Ongoing webinar about the challenges faced by #LGBTIQ asylum seekers.

Also a strong testimony from a refugee who himself encountered serious challenges, also in receptions centres in the #Netherlands.

Follow more live here: app.livecasts.eu/lgbtiq-as­ylum-…­

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) wo 30 jun 2021, 10:15

This breakthrough on the upgrading @EASO to European Union Asylum Agency is good news for the protection of fundamental rights in asylum procedures and a first step towards real 🇪🇺 solidarity in an effective common migration policy. 🙏🏼 @ElenaYoncheva @YlvaJohansson

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) wo 23 jun 2021, 10:21

More cases documented by @AmnestyEU of highly unlawful pushbacks, with Frontex at least partly responsible or even directly involved. This must stop! The right to apply for asylum and to be treated in a safe and humane way may never be violated at 🇪🇺 borders. #endpushbacks

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) ma 21 jun 2021, 12:15

Good that commissioner @YlvaJohansson takes stand. “A system aiming for external processes outside the EU instead of protecting the right to apply for asylum in the EU would send a strong and wrong signal to the outer world," she said. euobserver.com/migration/1­521…­ #RoL #WithRefugees

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) zo 20 jun 2021, 14:51

@EU_Commission, time for equal responsibility sharing and for European policies to reflect the willingness of 🇪🇺cities & 🇪🇺municipalities to welcome asylum seekers and refugees!

We want a #WelcomingEurope

👉 Join us here: greens-efa.eu/en/campaigns­/m…­ #WorldRefugeeDay

Thijs Reuten (PvdA) ma 7 jun 2021, 09:53

All EU member states have to show real solidarity and help with relocating asylum seekers from 🇮🇹 and 🇬🇷 (including refugees stuck for years!) Stop pointing at others first, do your fair share and explain your people why. We can do it! (1/2) @YlvaJohansson euobserver.com/migration/1­520…­

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 27 mei 2021, 11:12

Does this Pact try to reconcile positions which may not be reconcilable? Equal responsibility versus keeping asylum seekers at the borders. The Pact should not distract from the urgent need to stop the current violations of our rules: let‘s enforce them and step up relocation.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 11 mei 2021, 16:04

Tomorrow at 14.00 @GreensEFA is organizing a live webinar to discuss the crucial role of municipalities in the EU asylum policy.
We will be talking with local communities and mayors. Join the conversation and register here → greens.eu/2QZXOxe

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) do 6 mei 2021, 20:13

I suggest a few relevant aspects: access to asylum, sustainable protection for Syrian refugees and monitoring of fundamental rights.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) wo 5 mei 2021, 13:39

Investigation by @guardian reveals that EU member states have pushed back at least 40.000 asylum seekers, resulting in 2000 deaths. Pushbacks are illegal and a violation of the fundamental rights of those most in need of help. This needs to stop.

theguardian.com/global-develop…

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) di 4 mei 2021, 11:59

This week I am in Greece to discuss the situation of refugees on the Greek islands with NGO's, lawyers and authorities.
I just met with immigration lawyer Dimitrios Choulis, who is courageously supporting many of the most vulnerable asylum seekers on Samos.

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 26 apr 2021, 14:16

📢 Europe says #RefugeesWelcome!

While many governments are set on closing borders - towns, cities & municipalities are declaring their community a welcoming place for asylum seekers. It's time to show we live in a #WelcomingEurope.

Join our campaign👉europewelcomes.org

Tineke Strik (GroenLinks) ma 26 apr 2021, 14:13

📢 Europe says #RefugeesWelcome!

While many governments are set on closing borders - towns, cities & municipalities are
declaring their community a welcoming place for asylum seekers. It's time to show we live in a #WelcomingEurope.

Join our campaign👉europewelcomes.org

Rob Roos (JA21) za 24 apr 2021, 12:27

EASO said that #Syrians, #Afghans, #Pakistanis, #Iraqis and #Nigerians make up the top nationalities requesting #asylum in the European Union and associated countries.
euractiv.com/section/europe…