EU nations agree deal on asylum seekers

In a meeting chaired by Minister for Justice Michael McDowell, EU nations agreed today on joint rules for dealing with asylum seekers to keep illegal immigrants out while guaranteeing essential rights for genuine refugees.

EU nations agree deal on asylum seekers

EU nations agreed today on joint rules for dealing with asylum seekers to keep illegal immigrants out while guaranteeing essential rights for genuine refugees.

The political agreement completed the full set of minimum standards the EU nations will have to apply to all refugees seeking asylum in the 15 current and 10 additional nations which will join on Saturday.

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