In the context of the draft law ‘controlling immigration, improving integration’, currently under discussion in the French Parliament, France is reflecting on possible changes to the procedure for issuing a residence permit for care, whether of a legislative or regulatory nature. To examine the legal and operational feasibility of the proposed amendments, EMN France enquired from the Member States about the relevant legal provisions in this matter.  

The High-Level Committee on Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission held its first meeting on 7 November 2024. It will help the Commission define the EU’s two-year Plan that will determine the number of refugees to be admitted to the EU, and the countries and regions from which resettlements and humanitarian admissions should take place.