Standards for the qualification of third-country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection
TA-9-2024-0185 · P9_TA(2024)0185 · PE599.799
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Parliament's position on a proposed regulation setting common EU standards for qualifying third-country nationals and stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection and for the content of that protection.¶¶ It replaces Directive 2011/95/EU and amends Council Directive 2003/109/EC on long-term residents. Parliament adopts this position at first reading and asks the Commission to refer the matter back to it if the proposal is replaced or substantially amended.¶¶
Key points
- Parliament adopts its first-reading position on the Commission's proposal for a regulation on qualification for international protection and the content of protection.¶¶
- The regulation sets standards for qualifying third-country nationals or stateless persons as beneficiaries of international protection.¶
- It provides for a uniform status for refugees and for persons eligible for subsidiary protection.
- It lays down the content of the protection granted.
- It amends Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003 on the status of third-country nationals who are long-term residents.
- It repeals Directive 2011/95/EU.
- Parliament calls on the Commission to refer the matter to it again if the Commission replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal.¶
Who is affected
Legal basis: Article 294(2) and Articles 78(2)(a) and (b) and 79(2)(a) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.¶