EU Reaffirms Commitment to 1951 Refugee Convention on 75th Anniversary
European Commissioner Lahbib issued a statement on behalf of EU Member States marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, reaffirming the EU's commitment to the Convention's core values and to UNHCR as its primary guardian. The statement notes that the EU provides temporary protection to more than 4.8 million people fleeing Russia's war against Ukraine and leads humanitarian response from Sudan to Syria, Myanmar and beyond. It also outlines a route-based approach to identify vulnerabilities early, deliver fair and swift protection to those entitled to it, and prevent irregular migration.
Impact and considerations
The statement confirms the continuity of the EU's refugee-protection framework and temporary protection mechanism, which affects status and protection arrangements for large displaced populations such as those from Ukraine and carries implications for cross-border movement, compliance and travel policy.
Key points
- European Commissioner Lahbib issued the statement on behalf of EU Member States marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees.
- The EU and its Member States reaffirmed commitment to the Convention's core values and principles and to UNHCR as its primary guardian.
- The EU provides temporary protection to more than 4.8 million people fleeing Russia's war against Ukraine.
- The EU leads humanitarian response from Sudan to Syria, Myanmar and beyond.
- The statement outlines a route-based approach to identify vulnerabilities early, deliver fair and swift protection to those entitled to it, and prevent irregular migration.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- European Commission
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- First source publication
- 24 Sept 2026, 05:05
- Page published
- 24 Sept 2026, 05:26
- Last updated
- 24 Sept 2026, 05:05
- Original links
- European Commission Press Corner：Statement by Commissioner Lahbib on the 75th Anniversary of the Convention on the Status of Refugees (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 24 Sept 2026, 05:05