EU Asylum System and Refugee Protection

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Which percentage of permits issued to migrants entering Europe is for education reasons?

41 per cent

18 per cent

14 per cent (correct)

27 per cent

What is the primary concern driving EU-level cooperation on migration since the late 1980s?

The impact of migration on the European economy

The integration of migrants into European society

The protection of migrants' human rights

The potential for large-scale and potentially uncontrollable migration (correct)

What is the definition of international migration according to the United Nations?

Movement from one country to another for more than five years

Movement from one country to another for more than six months

Movement from one country to another for more than two years

Movement from one country to another for more than one year (correct)

What percentage of permits issued to migrants entering Europe is for family reasons?

27 per cent Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS)?

To address the practice of asylum seekers applying in multiple EU countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the EU response to migration and asylum?

Asylum seekers, refugees, and 'irregular' migrants Signup and view all the answers

Why did the UK government decline to participate in the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1958?

Because of concerns over national sovereignty and supranational integration Signup and view all the answers

Who vetoed the UK's membership in the EEC in 1963 and 1967?

French President Charles de Gaulle Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1975 post-membership referendum in the UK?

The UK decided to stay in the EEC Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the pressure on countries in Southern Europe to deal with large numbers of asylum seekers?

Disproportionate pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in the relationship between EU institutions and member states regarding migration?

Disputes over competences between EU agencies and national interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the EU's approach to migration, particularly from the Middle East and Africa?

Restricting migration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the regular interactions between national level political leaders and officials at the EU level?

Transgovernmentalism Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the European agency founded in 2006 that is responsible for border control and coast guard functions?

Frontex Signup and view all the answers

According to the EU Treaty, who has competence over the number of migrants to be admitted?

Member states Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Fabrice Leggeri's appointment in the context of EU migration policy?

He is a controversial figure with a history of scandals related to migrant returns Signup and view all the answers

Which theoretical approach emphasizes the role of member states in defining the migration issue?

Intergovernmentalism Signup and view all the answers

How many asylum applicants were supposed to be relocated between EU member states in 2015?

160,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying concern of EU governments regarding migration policy?

Maintaining national sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the EU's migration policy, particularly at the borders of member states?

Making decisions about who can enter, for what purpose, and for what duration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the liberal approach to migration?

Restricting migration Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural and political alliance's governments were opposed to the relocation plan in 2015?

Visegrad Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the three pillars of the European Agenda on Migration (EAM) published in 2015?

Reducing the incentives for irregular migration Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the EU's cooperation with non-EU member states in 2016?

The EU-Turkey Statement Signup and view all the answers

What is a problem with the EU's approach to reducing irregular migration, according to the text?

It focuses too much on border controls Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the migration of over 1 million people to the EU in 2015?

The civil war in Syria Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the German government to the migrant crisis in 2015?

They opened their borders to Syrian refugees Signup and view all the answers

What is the connection between the EU and the migration crisis?

The EU is trying to mitigate the migration crisis through its policies Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 2015 in the context of EU migration?

It is the year when the EU experienced a significant influx of migrants Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of the migration crisis, according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of other EU member states to the German government's decision to open its borders to Syrian refugees?

They were not prepared to adopt the same stance as Germany Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Aegean Sea in the context of the migration crisis?

It is the sea that many migrants crossed to reach Europe Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 2011 in the context of the migration crisis?

It is the year when the Syrian civil war started Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the eurosceptic parties, according to the text?

To change the European Union from within Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Lampedusa in the context of the migration crisis?

It is the island where a boat sank in 2013, resulting in many deaths Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the agreement between the EU and Turkey regarding Syrian migrants?

The number of migrants decreased from 176,000 in 2016 to 35,000 in 2017 Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the crisis of 2015 in the EU's Schengen area?

The introduction of new fencing and border controls within the EU's Schengen area Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum proposed by the European Commission in 2020?

Promoting more solidarity between member states for relocating migrants and asylum seekers Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the EU-Turkey agreement on Turkish President Erdogan's relations with the EU?

It strengthened his leverage over the EU Signup and view all the answers