Danish Parliament agrees to send asylum seekers outside Europe
June 3, 2021, 7:44 am

Danish Parliament agrees to send asylum seekers outside Europe

The Danish Parliament has passed a law that allows the government to relocate asylum seekers to countries outside Europe. According to the legislation, refugees arriving in the country can be moved to asylum centers in a partner country, particularly outside Europe, where their cases would then be reviewed. Europe

Asylum seekers will have to submit an application in person at the Danish border and then be relocated to an asylum center. Once the application is approved, the applicant is granted refugee status and would be given the right to live in the host country.

"A system of transferring asylum seekers to a third country must, of course, be established within the framework of international conventions", AFP cited Migration Minister Mattias Tesfaye as saying. Europe

It was earlier reported that the legislation is aimed at establishing a legal foundation for the transfer of people seeking international protection in Denmark to a third country. While Denmark is expected to cover transfer expenses, the host country is to carry out the processing of asylum requests.

The government says no country has yet agreed to collaborate on the project, but there are five to 10 countries Denmark is currently negotiating with on the matter. Europe

Source: RT

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Commenting on the occasion, Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT, said, “We are privileged to support this pioneering initiative, which aligns seamlessly with BENEFIT’s enduring commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the potential of Bahrain’s youth. Our participation is rooted in a deep sense of social responsibility and a firm belief in the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a sustainable future. Through such platforms, we seek to empower the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and foresight required to develop impactful solutions that address future challenges, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030.”
Dr. Aseel Al Ayash Dean of the College of Engineering in Gulf University commented, “We extend our sincere gratitude to BENEFIT for their generous sponsorship and support of the Innovation and Sustainable Technology Solutions Competition. This contribution plays an instrumental role in helping us achieve the strategic goals of this initiative, namely, cultivating a culture of innovation and sustainability, encouraging efforts that address the imperatives of sustainable development, and enhancing the practical and professional capabilities of our students and participants.”
The event will bring together a diverse spectrum of participants, including secondary school students, university undergraduates, engineers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and subject matter experts representing a wide range of disciplines.
The competition seeks to inspire participants to develop and present innovative, sustainable technologies aimed at addressing pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges. It encourages the formulation of business models that integrate advanced technological solutions with core principles of sustainability. Moreover, it serves as a platform for emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to contribute to the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals, promote the ethos of responsible technology, and demonstrate its transformative potential across various sectors.
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