Upon analysing the responses received, the Refugee Council observed varying degrees of comprehension among the parties regarding the pact’s content. They also highlighted a trend of parties offering similar responses to the survey questions, which the Refugee Council interprets as a lack of interest in the issue.
The new migration pact proposes that individuals with low prospects of asylum approval must apply from outside the EU borders and await decisions there. Additionally, it grants member states the authority to deport migrants to designated “safe” third countries, where they can submit their asylum applications. Such migrants must demonstrate a connection to the respective country, such as having family members residing there.
Among the parties, the Christian Social People’s Party (CSV), the Alternative Democratic Reform Party (adr), the Democratic Party (DP), and the Luxembourg Socialist Workers’ Party (LSAP) expressed support for the pact, with the LSAP viewing it as a compromise. Conversely, the Left Party (déi Lénk), the Green Party (déi gréng), Volt, and the Pirate Party voiced critical perspectives. The Conservatives (Déi Konservativ) did not respond. The Refugee Council extended invitations to all parties with finalised European election candidate lists by late March to partake in the survey. Detailed party responses can be accessed on the Refugee Council’s website.
