Policy towards asylum seekers has been a controversial topic for more than two decades. Rising numbers of asylum applications have been met with ever-tougher policies to manage them. Following a period of policy harmonization, the EU has reached a crucial stage in the development of a new Common European Asylum System. This paper wants to point out the position of the finish population and its government to that topic.
The finish government wants to protect refugees and asylum seekers and also wants to help the EU to get more closely together to manage the asylum procedure in a more efficient way, but the finish government doesn't want to disadvantage its proper inhabitants.
Dieses Paper wurde verfasst, um den Standpunkt von Finnland zum Thema Asyl innerhalb der EU zum Zeitpunkt 2014 zusammenzufassen, um im Anschluss innerhalb des Projekts als Vertreter Finnlands innerhalb der von den Studierenden modellarisch nachgestellten Europäischen Kommission zum Thema Asylpolitik zu diskutieren und abzustimmen. Das Ziel des Projekt war es, dass die Studierenden einen Einblick in das Policy Making der Europäischen Union bekommen und es sozusagen in einem Selbstversuch direkt miterleben. (Jeder Studierende hat ein Land der EU vertreten und hat im Kurs in dieser Rolle agiert)
Table of Contents
1. Country Position Paper: "Suomi / Finland"
Objectives and Topics
The primary objective of this paper is to delineate the position of the Finnish government and its population regarding the Common European Asylum System and the transition from the Dublin III to the proposed Dublin IV convention. The research focuses on balancing humanitarian obligations with the preservation of national economic stability and living standards.
- The impact of the Common European Asylum System on national sovereignty.
- Statistical analysis of asylum applications and trends in Finland.
- Challenges of integrating refugees into a highly modernized economy.
- The debate regarding equitable burden-sharing among EU member states.
- The commitment to providing a safe haven while maintaining internal welfare.
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Country Position Paper: "Suomi / Finland"
Policy towards asylum seekers has been a controversial topic for more than two decades. Rising numbers of asylum applications have been met with ever-tougher policies to manage them. Following a period of policy harmonization, the EU has reached a crucial stage in the development of a new Common European Asylum System. This paper wants to point out the position of the finish population and its government to that topic.
The finish government wants to protect refugees and asylum seekers and also wants to help the EU to get more closely together to manage the asylum procedure in a more efficient way, but the finish government doesn't want to disadvantage its proper inhabitants.
Finland's neighbouring countries are Norway, Sweden and Russia. Therefore there are many asylum seekers from Russia, but also from many other countries located far away. The total number of asylum applicants in 2013 was 3,238. Most of the people come from Iraq (819 people) and further asylum seekers come from countries as Afghanistan, Somalia, Nigeria, Iran and Syria.
Summary of Chapters
1. Country Position Paper: "Suomi / Finland": This chapter outlines Finland's diplomatic stance on European asylum policies, specifically addressing the transition to the Dublin IV framework and the necessity of balancing national economic stability with the humanitarian duty to protect refugees.
Keywords
Finland, Asylum Seekers, Dublin III, Dublin IV, Common European Asylum System, Refugee Policy, Burden Sharing, European Union, Integration, Economic Stability, Humanitarian Protection, Migration, Asylum Statistics, Immigration, Policy Harmonization
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this paper?
The paper examines the Finnish government's perspective on current and future asylum policies within the European Union, specifically the Common European Asylum System.
What are the central themes discussed?
The central themes include the management of asylum procedures, the economic impact of immigration, equitable burden-sharing among EU members, and the maintenance of high national living standards.
What is the core research question of this study?
The study aims to determine how Finland can fulfill its humanitarian commitments to asylum seekers while protecting its own economic stability and social welfare systems.
Which methodology is utilized in this paper?
The paper employs a qualitative analysis of current asylum policies and statistical data provided by the Finnish Immigration Service to evaluate the implications of European legislative changes.
What does the main body of the text address?
It covers the historical trends of asylum applicants in Finland, the current challenges posed by the Dublin III convention, and concerns regarding the implementation of the potential Dublin IV regulation.
How would you characterize this work?
This work is characterized by its focus on national sovereignty, humanitarian aid, fiscal responsibility, and the complex integration of international regulations into a local context.
Why is the potential implementation of Dublin IV a cause for concern in Finland?
The Finnish government expresses concern that Dublin IV might overly complicate procedures and potentially interfere with the system, making it more difficult to manage for individual member states.
How does the Finnish government view the "burden sharing" concept?
Finland supports the existing burden-sharing model but emphasizes that an equal financial approach must not lead to economic struggle or instability for individual member states.
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- Bettina Grünleitner (Autor:in), 2014, Country Position Paper: Suomi/Finland, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/594740
