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Flexibility and resilience

 

Number of arrivals can change rapidly

Migration preparedness and crisis Blueprint

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    The Blueprint Network is central to setting up a common, data-driven situational picture, agreed by all Member States, Schengen Associated Countries, Agencies and International Organisations. Its aim is to improve early warning and operational response.

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    Since the onset of the war in Ukraine, the Blueprint Network held over 125 meetings and issued as many reports, supporting swift political and operational decision-making. The Blueprint Network supported in a similar way  the management of crises in Afghanistan, Belarus, and the Western Balkans.

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    Since February 2023, as called for by the European Council, the network covers systematically situational awareness, analysis and trend detection on all migratory routes.

Effective crisis response

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    Operational support available on request by a Member State

    Building on experience gained since 2015 and on civil protection tools

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    Solidarity mechanism

    Relocation and return sponsorships operating faster and covering more categories of people 

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    Quick clarity for people needing protection

    Immediate protection status for people fleeing armed conflicts in crisis

Documents

  • 2 MARCH 2022
Ukraine: Commission proposes temporary protection for people fleeing war in Ukraine and guidelines for border checks

 

  • 23 SEPTEMBER 2020
Factsheet: New Pact on Migration and Asylum