1. Response to the refugee crisis - Update
ESF Committee Luxembourg, 4 December 2015

2. I. Leaders’ Statement –
Permanent exchange of information and effective cooperation: contact points; joint needs assessment and make use of all tools available and financial assistance
Limiting secondary movements by discouraging movements to another border
Providing shelter and rest to refugees
Managing the migration flows together: registration, exchange of info, swift return policy
Increased efforts for border management and tackling smuggling and trafficking
Information on the rights and obligations of migrants and refugees : ‘no registration, no rights’
Commission to monitor implementation on an weekly basis

3. II. Implementation – DG EMPL
Commission services missions to Member States and third countries (incl. DG EMPL): missions to HR, SI, EL, AT, RO, HU,….
Monitoring Committee meetings
 aim is to use the different EU funding instruments for contributing to tackling this challenge: needs assessment and coordination are key

4. III. Questions & Answers paper
Few additional questions on:
Declaration of expenditure under the period : expenditure to be paid by – See also FAQs on closure guidelines
No extension of the eligibility period for the period
Non-eligibility of an asylum seeker participating in an ESF action who does not yet have access to the labour market

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