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Towards a Global Compact on Migration

29.03.2018

26 February 2018, New York – Migration is a global phenomenon that demands a global response based on the respect of the people involved. Migration can provide opportunities for all only if it is safe, orderly and regular, but not even the most powerful country is capable of managing migration on its own. The European Union is a staunch supporter of the process for a Global Compact on Migration (GCM), and it is committed to making the GCM a success.

Migration is a global phenomenon that demands a global response based on the respect of the people involved. Migration can provide opportunities for all only if it is safe, orderly and regular, but not even the most powerful country is capable of managing migration on its own. The European Union is a staunch supporter of the process for a Global Compact on Migration (GCM), and it is committed to making the GCM a success.

The EU believes that all UN Member States – countries of origin, transit and destination alike – share an interest in securing its positive outcome, and that the Global Compact should lead to a balanced framework for the global management of migration in the interest of all parties involved.

LATEST STATEMENTS

EU Statement – United Nations Global Compact for Migration: General Statement on the Zero Draft (20 February 2018)

EU Statement – United Nations: Secretary-General’s Report on Making Migration Work for All (11 January 2018)

FINAL EU Statements Stocktaking Mexico (30 November 2017)

EU input to the UN Secretary-General’s report on the Global Compact on Migration (18 September 2017)

NEWS

EIB: Council app roves extra €3.7 billion to address migration issues (28 February 2018)

MORE INFORMATION

Towards a European agenda on migration (European Commission Migration Priorities)

Fact Sheet: Working with Partners Around the World

Fact Sheet: Migration: Europe - The Continent of Solidarity

Fact Sheet: Migration - EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa