European Commission 3 December 2008, Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council 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) {SEC(2008) 2962} {SEC(2008) 2963}

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The proposal for a Regulation aims to recast the Dublin Regulation, enhancing the efficiency of the system for determining the Member State responsible for examining asylum applications while ensuring higher protection standards for applicants. Key provisions include clearer deadlines for processing requests, improved legal safeguards for applicants, and specific measures to address the needs of vulnerable groups, including unaccompanied minors. The proposal seeks to maintain the foundational principles of the Dublin Regulation while addressing identified deficiencies and aligning with other EU asylum instruments.AI