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The external dimension is key to tackling the root causes of current migratory and refugee flows to
the EU. Additional financing and diplomatic efforts are one part of the solution. EU diplomacy is actively
engaged in seeking political solutions to the crises in Libya and in Syria, in support of UN led
processes. In addition, the EU Action Plan against Migrant Smuggling is being implemented, and
preparations are ongoing with African partners to prepare for successful conclusions to the Valletta
Summit on Migration which will take place on 11-12 November. More effective returns are being
facilitated by negotiations on readmission agreements or the increased implementation of existing
agreements, such as the one with Pakistan. Turkey and the Western Balkans are pivotal partners. The
detailed Action Plan on Migration handed by President Juncker to President Erdoan on 5 October set
out a series of concrete measures to work on together. The Commission is now in active discussions
with the Turkish authorities in order to finalise the Action Plan. In addition, the recently adopted
Declaration at the High-level Conference on the Eastern Mediterranean Western Balkans Route paves
the way for increased cooperation with partners in our immediate neighbourhood.
Background
The European Agenda on Migration set out by the Commission in May 2015 set out the need for a
comprehensive approach to migration management. Since then, a number of measures have been
introduced including the adoption of two emergency schemes to relocate 160,000 people in clear
need of international protection from the Member States most affected to other EU Member States, and
the endorsement of the Commission Action Plan on Return.
On 23 September, the European Commission presented a set of priority actions to implement the
European Agenda on Migration to be taken within the next six months. This included both short term
actions to stabilise the current situation as well as longer term measures to establish a robust system
that will bear the test of time.
The list of priority actions set out the key measures immediately required in terms of: (i) operational
measures; (ii) budgetary support and (iii) implementation of EU law. The list was endorsed by the
informal meeting of Heads of State and Government of 23 September 2015.
For more information
Communication: Managing the refugee crisis: State of Play of the Implementation of the Priority
Actions under the European Agenda on Migration: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/what-wedo/policies/european-agenda-migration/proposal-implementationpackage/docs/communication_on_eam_state_of_play_20151014_en.pdf
European Commission Statement following the decision at the Extraordinary Justice and Home Affairs
Council to relocate 120,000 refugees: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-155697_en.htm
Memo Q&A on Emergency Relocation: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-15-5698_en.htm
Press Release - Managing the refugee crisis: Immediate operational, budgetary and legal measures
under the European Agenda on Migration: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-15-5700_en.htm
Press Release - More Responsibility in managing the refugee crisis: European Commission adopts 40
infringement decisions to make European Asylum System work: http://europa.eu/rapid/pressrelease_IP-15-5699_en.htm
Factsheet Towards an Effective Return Policy: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/elibrary/multimedia/publications/index_en.htm#0801262490bfbb82/c_
Factsheet A European Refugee Relocation System: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/elibrary/multimedia/publications/index_en.htm#0801262490bfbb48/c_
Factsheet The 'Hotspot' Approach: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/elibrary/multimedia/publications/index_en.htm#0801262490bfbb7f/c_
All press materials on the EU Migration Agenda: http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/what-wedo/policies/european-agenda-migration/press-material/index_en.htm
IP/15/5839
Attachments
ANNEX - Follow Up of Priority Actions State of Play as of 14 October 2015.pdf