EU Plans Relocation of Asylum Seekers from Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus

The European Commission has identified Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus as countries “under migratory pressure,” opening the way for the relocation of asylum seekers to other EU member states. This designation, based on the first Annual Asylum and Migration Report, reflects the disproportionate number of migrant arrivals these nations faced last year, including those rescued at sea.

In response, the Commission has proposed that these four countries benefit in 2026 from the solidarity of other EU members, either through the relocation of asylum seekers or via financial contributions....