European Union overhauls old asylum system to help frontline nations with migrant crisis

European Union has decided to overhaul its current asylum system. As per reports, EU hopes that  'New Pact for Migration and Asylum' will finally encour countries to share responsibility for migrants landing on shores of Europe seeking a better life. decision comes after years of internal dispute among EU member states over handling of refugees and migrants.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that old system which was used to deal with refugees and migrants longer works and bloc needs a fresh start.   migrant crisis began in 2015 with people fleeing to Europe from war in Syria; since n, EU countries have argued over how to handle situation.

Frontline Mediterranean nations such as Italy, Greece, Malta, and Spain have h to deal with brunt of migrant crisis and have demanded more assistance from ir inland neighbours. EU nations have all reacted differently to crisis, with some nations deciding to erect electric fences while ors igring emergency calls from overcrowded smugglers’ boats in Mediterranean.

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new plan aims to fast-tracking refugee screening. As per reports, migrants would be sent to asylum track if y qualify, else would be prepared for deportation. procedure is expected to take 12 weeks to complete. 

Under new overhauled system, countries like Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia that have been reluctant to accept refugees could take charge of sending back unaccepted refugees. Moreover, EU will also be relying on its partners in Africa and Middle East to prevent people from leaving for Europe.

(With AP Inputs; Im Credits - AP) 

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