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EU to relocate asylum seekers from Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus

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Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus are considered "under migratory pressure" by the European Commission, which paves the way to the relocation of asylum seekers to other EU member states. But Poland, Hungary and Slovakia refuse to contribute.

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  • Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus have been classified as under migratory pressure by the European Commission due to high migrant arrivals.
  • A solidarity mechanism will see other EU member states support these countries, except those also under migratory pressure. 17s
  • Member states can choose to relocate asylum seekers, pay €20,000 per person not relocated, or finance operational support. 34s
  • Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia oppose the solidarity pool and refuse both financial contributions and accepting migrants. 48s
  • Exemptions from the mechanism are only available to countries facing significant migratory situations. 1m 1s
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