Wednesday 6 September: The Commission publishes the 7th Report on the progress made in the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement

The news:

The European Commission is presenting its 7th Report on the progress made in the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement, summarising the progress made in the implementation of the Statement since it took effect on 20 March 2016 and developments having taken place since the last report published on 13 June 2017.

The background:

The aim of the EU-Turkey Statement, agreed on 18 March 2016, is to replace disorganised, chaotic, irregular and dangerous migratory flows by organised, safe and legal pathways to Europe for those entitled to international protection in line with EU and international law.

AGENDA/17/3064

 

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