Readmission Agreements
Illegal immigration is a sensitive subject both in the United States and abroad. The European Union uses readmission agreements to combat migration issues among its states and other countries.
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History
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Readmission agreements were first proposed by the EU in a council recommendation on Nov. 30, 1994. Its goal was to draw up an agreement allowing a person re-entry into his home country if caught living without authorization in an EU member state.
Changes
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Principles for implementing readmission agreements were adopted by the EU in 1995, though follow-up work has taken place every year as clauses and agreements are revised and updated between the European community, its member states and nonmember states.
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Significance
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A presentation at the 2010 European Consortium for Political Research declared that readmission agreements have evolved to be one of the most important tools within the national and EU migration policy. The presentation noted, however, that these agreements remain difficult to negotiate.
Expert Insight
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A study edited by Jean-Pierre Cassarino, a professor at the Migration Policy Center, European University Institute, noted there are unbalanced costs and benefits for countries involved in readmission agreements. Furthermore, it explained that states differ markedly in terms of cooperation on readmission.
Fun Fact
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The EU is comprised of 27 member states, primarily in Europe, along with four candidate countries. More than 500 million citizens live and work there, in most cases without having to carry paperwork or pass through border patrols during travel.
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