E!Sharp Article : Giving Cities a Voice in Asylum Policy
An article on asylum policy in Europe by Mayors and Commissioners of London, Berlin and Rome

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“ Immigrants, and among them people fleeing persecution, have the potential to enrich our cities and the EU.

Asylum and immigration policy must help to combat social exclusion and promote integration. ”

Extract from the City Statement
A Joint Statement by Mayors and Leaders
of European Cities on Asylum Policy

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The duty of national governments
and local administrations is to provide
adequate guarantees of protection and support for integration to asylum seekers and refugees, in line with international obligations.

By undertaking this research the city authorities of Rome, London and Berlin, together with the main Third Sector agencies in Rome, have confirmed their ongoing commitment to ensuring a high quality system for the reception and integration of asylum seekers and refugees.

Municipality of Rome
Department V - Social Policies and Health Promotion
Immigration Office