European Commission 16 April 2025, Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL amending Regulation (EU) 2024/1348 as regards the establishment of a list of safe countries of origin at Union level

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The proposal amends Regulation (EU) 2024/1348 to establish a list of safe countries of origin at the Union level, aiming to streamline the asylum process by designating certain countries as safe for applicants, thus allowing for expedited application processing. Key provisions include the designation of Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Kosovo, Morocco, and Tunisia as safe, with the understanding that this designation does not guarantee safety for all nationals from these countries. The proposal emphasizes the need for individual assessments and allows Member States to adopt national designations while ensuring uniform application of the safe country concept across the EU.AI