Council of the European Union and European Parliament 26 June 2013, Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person (recast)

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REGULATION (EU) No 604/2013 establishes the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining applications for international protection from third-country nationals or stateless persons, aiming to enhance the efficiency of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). Key provisions include the binding responsibility criteria based on family unity and the best interests of the child, as well as legal safeguards for applicants during the transfer process. The regulation emphasizes the importance of solidarity among Member States and the role of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) in managing asylum pressures and ensuring compliance with fundamental rights.AI