### 2. elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible submitted after expiry of the time limit referred to in article 9(3) shall not be taken into account by the competent authorities. ### 2. elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible submitted after expiry of the time limit referred to in article 9(3) shall not be taken into account by the competent authorities , except where non-compliance can be objectively justified by the applicant.


### right to information ### right to information and cooperation


### [...] ### deleted


### 1. as soon as possible and at the latest when an application for international protection is registered in a member state , its competent authorities shall inform the applicant of the application of this regulation and of the obligations set out in article 9 as well as the consequences of non-compliance set out in article 10 , and in particular: ### 1. the determining member state shall inform the applicant in writing , or orally in a language the applicant understands or is reasonably expected to understand , of the application of this regulation and of the obligations set out in article 9 as well as the consequences of non-compliance set out in article 10 , of the purpose of the personal interview referred to in article 12 , and of the assistance the member state or non-governmental organisations can offer with regard to tracing family members or relatives. it shall also inform the applicant:


### 1. as soon as possible and at the latest when an application for international protection is registered in a member state , its competent authorities shall inform the applicant of the application of this regulation and of the obligations set out in article 9 as well as the consequences of non-compliance set out in article 10 , and in particular: ### 1. as soon as possible and at the latest when an application for international protection is registered in a member state , its competent authorities shall inform the applicant in a language the applicant understands , of the application of this regulation and of the obligations set out in article 9 as well as the consequences of non-compliance set out in article 10 , of the purpose of the personal interview , of the legal aid and other forms of assistance that can be provided by the member state and non-governmental organisations , and in particular:


### 1. as soon as possible and at the latest when an application for international protection is registered in a member state , its competent authorities shall inform the applicant of the application of this regulation and of the obligations set out in article 9 as well as the consequences of non-compliance set out in article 10 , and in particular: ### 1. the member state shall inform the applicant of the application of this regulation and of the obligations set out in article 9 as well as the consequences of non-compliance set out in article 10 , of the purpose of the personal interview referred to in article 12.


### that the right to apply for international protection does not encompass a choice by the applicant in relation to either the member state responsible for examining the application for international protection or the member state of relocation; ### deleted


### that the right to apply for international protection does not encompass a choice by the applicant in relation to either the member state responsible for examining the application for international protection or the member state of relocation; ### that the right to apply for international protection does not encompass a choice by the applicant in relation to the member state responsible for examining the application for international protection;


### of the objectives of this regulation and the consequences of making another application in a different member state as well as the consequences of leaving the member state where he or she is required to be present pursuant to article 9(4) , in particular that the applicant shall only be entitled to the reception conditions as set out in article 10(1); ### deleted


### of the objectives of this regulation and the consequences of making another application in a different member state as well as the consequences of leaving the member state where he or she is required to be present pursuant to article 9(4) , in particular that the applicant shall only be entitled to the reception conditions as set out in article 10(1); ### of the objectives of this regulation and the consequences of making another application in a different member state as well as the consequences of leaving the member state where he or she is required to be present pursuant to article 9(4) , in particular that the applicant shall only be entitled to the reception conditions as set out in article 10(1) , as well as of the consequences of non-cooperation with the authorities;


### of the criteria and the procedures for determining the member state responsible , the hierarchy of such criteria in the different steps of the procedure and their duration; ### of the objectives of this regulation , the criteria and the procedures for determining the member state responsible , the hierarchy of such criteria in the different steps of the procedure and their duration , including the specific criteria applied by member states requested or notified in the individual case;


### of the criteria and the procedures for determining the member state responsible , the hierarchy of such criteria in the different steps of the procedure and their duration; ### of the criteria and the procedures for determining the member state responsible , the hierarchy of such criteria in the different steps of the procedure and their duration , including the specific criteria applied and member states requested or notified in the individual case;


### of the aim of the personal interview pursuant to article 12 and the obligation to submit and substantiate orally or through the provision of documents information as soon as possible in the procedure any relevant information that could help to establish the presence of family members , relatives or any other family relations in the member states , including the means by which the applicant can submit such information , as well as any assistance that the member state can offer with regard to the tracing of family members or relatives; ### of the aim of the personal interview pursuant to article 12 and the obligation to submit orally , or through the provision of documents , any relevant information as soon as possible in the procedure that could help to establish the presence of family members , relatives or any other family relations in the member states , including the means by which the applicant can submit such information , as well as any assistance that the member state can offer with regard to the tracing of family members or relatives;


### of the aim of the personal interview pursuant to article 12 and the obligation to submit and substantiate orally or through the provision of documents information as soon as possible in the procedure any relevant information that could help to establish the presence of family members , relatives or any other family relations in the member states , including the means by which the applicant can submit such information , as well as any assistance that the member state can offer with regard to the tracing of family members or relatives; ### of the aim of the personal interview pursuant to article 12 and the obligation to submit orally or through the provision of documents information as soon as possible in the procedure any relevant information that could help to establish the presence of family members , relatives or any other family relations in the member states , including the means by which the applicant can submit such information , as well as any assistance that the member state can offer with regard to the tracing of family members or relatives;


### of the obligation for the applicant to disclose , as soon as possible in the procedure any relevant information that could help to establish any prior residence permits , visas or educational diplomas; ### of the obligation for the applicant to disclose , in the procedure any relevant information that could help to establish any prior residence permits , visas or educational diplomas. the competent authorities shall take into account the elements and information relevant for determining the member state responsible submitted at any stage of the procedure , provided they have been submitted before the final decision determining the member state responsible. in the period between the final decision and the actual transfer to a designated member state , other relevant elements provided by the applicant shall be taken into consideration if the delay in submitting them is due to justified reasons.


### of the possibility to challenge a transfer decision within the time limit set out in article 33(2) and of the fact that the scope of that challenge is limited as laid down in article 33(1); ### of the possibility to challenge a transfer decision within the time limit set out in article 33(2) and of the existence of the rights to have an effective remedy with automatic suspensive effect before a court or a tribunal in accordance with article 47 of the charter of fundamental rights , including in a situation where no transfer decision is taken;


### of the possibility to challenge a transfer decision within the time limit set out in article 33(2) and of the fact that the scope of that challenge is limited as laid down in article 33(1); ### of the possibility to challenge a transfer decision within the time limit set out in article 33(2) and , where no transfer decision is issued , of the right to an effective remedy in accordance with article 33;


### of the right to be granted , on request , legal assistance free of charge where the person concerned cannot afford the costs involved; ### of the right to be granted , on request , legal and linguistic assistance free of charge at all stages of the procedure , where the person concerned cannot afford the costs involved;


### in the case of an unaccompanied minor , of the role and responsibilities of the representative and of the procedure to file complaints against a representative in confidence and safety and in full respect of the child's right to be heard in this respect; ### in the case of an unaccompanied minor , of the role and responsibilities of the guardian and of the procedure to file complaints against a guardian in confidence and safety and in full respect of the child's right to be heard in this respect;


### where applicable , of the relocation procedure set out in articles 57 and 58. ### deleted


### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in writing in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand. member states shall use the common information material drawn up in clear and plain language pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose. ### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in the mother tongue of the applicant or , if not possible , in a language the applicant understands. in both cases the information shall be provided in a concise , transparent , intelligible and easily accessible form , using clear and plain language. member states shall use the common information material drawn up in clear and plain language pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose. the information shall be provided in writing and orally , where appropriate with the support of multimedia equipment. oral information may be given either in individual or group sessions and applicants shall have the possibility to ask questions about the procedural steps they are expected to follow with regard to the process of determining a member state responsible in accordance with this regulation. when the applicant is a minor , information shall be provided in a child-friendly manner , including in both written and oral forms by appropriately trained staff and with the involvement of the guardian , notably about the process to identify family members or relatives in accordance with article 15 of this regulation.


### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in writing in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand. member states shall use the common information material drawn up in clear and plain language pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose. ### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in writing in a language that the applicant understands. member states shall use the common information material drawn up in clear and plain language pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose. when the applicant is a minor , information shall be provided in a child-friendly manner , including in both written and oral forms in a language that the minor understands.


### 2. the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall be provided in writing in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand. member states shall use the common information material drawn up in clear and plain language pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose. ### 2. member states shall use the common information material drawn up in clear and plain language pursuant to paragraph 3 for that purpose.


### where necessary for the applicant’s proper understanding , the information shall also be supplied orally , where appropriate in connection with the personal interview as referred to in article 12. ### deleted


### 3. the asylum agency shall , in close cooperation with the responsible national agencies , draw up common information material , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1. that common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [eurodac regulation] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac. the common information material shall be drawn up in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state-specific information. ### 3. the asylum agency shall , in close cooperation with the responsible national agencies , draw up common information material , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1. that common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [eurodac regulation] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac. the common information material shall be drawn up in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state-specific information. the european union agency for asylum shall create specific information material intended particularly for the following target groups:


### 3. the asylum agency shall , in close cooperation with the responsible national agencies , draw up common information material , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1. that common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [eurodac regulation] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac. the common information material shall be drawn up in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state-specific information. ### 3. the asylum agency shall , in close cooperation with the responsible national agencies , draw up common information material , as well as a specific leaflet for unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable groups such as victims of human trafficking , containing at least the information referred to in paragraph 1. that common information material shall also include information regarding the application of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [eurodac regulation] and , in particular , the purpose for which the data of an applicant may be processed within eurodac. the common information material shall be drawn up in such a manner as to enable member states to complete it with additional member state-specific information.


### 1. in order to facilitate the process of determining the member state responsible , the determining member state shall conduct a personal interview with the applicant. the interview shall also allow the proper understanding of the information supplied to the applicant in accordance with article 11. ### 1. in order to facilitate the process of determining the member state responsible , the competent authorities of the determining member state , assisted by the asylum agency , shall conduct a personal interview with the applicant. the interview shall also allow the proper understanding of the specific individual situation of the applicant and of the information he or she supplied in accordance with article 11. the determining member state shall proactively ask questions on all aspects of the claim that would allow for the determination of the member states responsible. in any case , the presence of the legal representative of the applicant or of a representative of an institution for the protection and assistance of asylum seekers registered in the member state shall be allowed at the interview.


### 1. in order to facilitate the process of determining the member state responsible , the determining member state shall conduct a personal interview with the applicant. the interview shall also allow the proper understanding of the information supplied to the applicant in accordance with article 11. ### 1. in order to facilitate the process of determining the member state responsible , the determining member state shall conduct a personal interview with the applicant thoroughly asking questions on all aspects of the claim that would allow for the determination of the member state responsible. the interview shall also allow the proper understanding of the information supplied to the applicant in accordance with article 6.


### 2. the personal interview may be omitted where: ### deleted


### 3. the personal interview shall take place in a timely manner and , in any event , before any take charge request is made pursuant to article 29. ### 3. the personal interview shall take place in a timely manner and , in any event , before any take charge request is made pursuant to article 29 or take back request pursuant to article 31.


### 4. the personal interview shall be conducted in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand and in which he or she is able to communicate. interviews of unaccompanied minors shall be conducted in a child-friendly manner , by staff who are appropriately trained and qualified under national law , in the presence of the representative and , where applicable , the minor’s legal advisor. where necessary , member states shall have recourse to an interpreter , and where appropriate a cultural mediator , who is able to ensure appropriate communication between the applicant and the person conducting the personal interview. the applicant may request to be interviewed and assisted by staff of the same sex. ### 4. the personal interview shall be conducted in the mother tongue of the applicant or in a language that the applicant understands. interviews of minors shall be conducted in a child-friendly manner , by staff who are appropriately trained and qualified under national law , in the presence of the guardian and , where applicable , the minor’s legal advisor. where necessary , member states shall have recourse to an interpreter , and where appropriate a cultural mediator , who is able to ensure appropriate communication between the applicant and the person conducting the personal interview. the applicant may request to be interviewed and assisted by staff of the same sex.


### 4. the personal interview shall be conducted in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand and in which he or she is able to communicate. interviews of unaccompanied minors shall be conducted in a child-friendly manner , by staff who are appropriately trained and qualified under national law , in the presence of the representative and , where applicable , the minor’s legal advisor. where necessary , member states shall have recourse to an interpreter , and where appropriate a cultural mediator , who is able to ensure appropriate communication between the applicant and the person conducting the personal interview. the applicant may request to be interviewed and assisted by staff of the same sex. ### 4. the personal interview shall be conducted in a language that the applicant understands and in which he or she is able to communicate. interviews of unaccompanied minors shall be conducted in a child-friendly manner , by staff who are appropriately trained and qualified under national law , in the presence of the representative and , where applicable , the minor’s legal advisor. where necessary , member states shall have access to an interpreter , and where appropriate a cultural mediator , who is able to ensure appropriate communication between the applicant and the person conducting the personal interview. the applicant may request to be interviewed and assisted by staff of the same sex.


### 4. the personal interview shall be conducted in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand and in which he or she is able to communicate. interviews of unaccompanied minors shall be conducted in a child-friendly manner , by staff who are appropriately trained and qualified under national law , in the presence of the representative and , where applicable , the minor’s legal advisor. where necessary , member states shall have recourse to an interpreter , and where appropriate a cultural mediator , who is able to ensure appropriate communication between the applicant and the person conducting the personal interview. the applicant may request to be interviewed and assisted by staff of the same sex. ### 4. the personal interview shall be conducted in a language that the applicant understands or is reasonably supposed to understand and in which he or she is able to communicate. interviews of unaccompanied minors shall be conducted in a child-friendly manner , by staff who are appropriately trained and qualified under national law , in the presence of the representative and , where applicable , the minor’s legal advisor. where necessary , member states shall have recourse to an interpreter , and where appropriate a cultural mediator , who is able to ensure appropriate communication between the applicant and the person conducting the personal interview. the applicant shall not be entitled to be interviewed or assisted by staff of the same sex.


### 6. the member state conducting the personal interview shall make a written summary thereof which shall contain at least the main information supplied by the applicant at the interview. the summary may either take the form of a report or a standard form. the member state shall ensure that the applicant or the legal advisor or other counsellor who is representing the applicant have timely access to the summary. ### 6. the member state conducting the personal interview shall draft written minutes. the main elements to be included in the minutes shall , by the end of the interview , be verified by the applicant , and , where relevant , by the guardian and the legal representative. the member state shall ensure that the applicant or the legal advisor or other counsellor who is representing the applicant have access to the minutes as soon as possible after the interview , and in any event before a transfer decision is taken.


### 1. the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration for member states with respect to all procedures provided for in this regulation. ### 1. the best interests of the child shall be taken into consideration by member states with respect to all procedures provided for in this regulation.


### 2. each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that he or she is represented and assisted by a representative with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation. the representative shall have the qualifications , training and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation. such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific information material for unaccompanied minors. ### 2. member states shall ensure that minors are represented and assisted by a guardian with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation. the guardian shall have the resources , qualifications , training , expertise and independence to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation. such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific information material for minors , and shall inform the child accordingly about the procedure. the guardian shall be appointed as soon as possible but , at the latest , within two days after the arrival , and in any event prior to the collection of biometric data pursuant to articles 10 , 13 and 14a of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx (eurodac regulation)


### 2. each member state where an unaccompanied minor is present shall ensure that he or she is represented and assisted by a representative with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation. the representative shall have the qualifications , training and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation. such representative shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific information material for unaccompanied minors. ### 2. member states shall ensure that unaccompanied minors are represented and assisted by a representative with respect to the relevant procedures provided for in this regulation. the representative shall have the resources , qualifications , training and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration during the procedures carried out under this regulation. such representatives shall have access to the content of the relevant documents in the applicant’s file including the specific information material for unaccompanied minors and shall inform the minor accordingly about the procedure.


### where an organisation is appointed as a representative , it shall designate a person responsible for carrying out its duties in respect of the minor. the first subparagraph shall apply to that person. ### where an organisation is appointed as a guardian , it shall designate a person responsible for carrying out its duties in respect of the minor. the first subparagraph shall apply to that person.


### the representative provided for in the first subparagraph may be the same person or organisation as provided for in article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation]. ### the guardian provided for in the first subparagraph may be the same person or organisation as provided for in article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation].


### 3. the representative of an unaccompanied minor shall be involved in the process of establishing the member state responsible under this regulation. the representative shall assist the unaccompanied minor to provide information relevant to the assessment of his or her best interests in accordance with paragraph 4 , including the exercise of the right to be heard , and shall support his or her engagement with other actors , such as family tracing organisations , where appropriate for that purpose. ### 3. the guardian shall represent the minor in the process of establishing the member state responsible under this regulation and any other right recognized to the minor. the guardian shall assist the minor to provide information relevant to the assessment of his or her best interests in accordance with paragraph 4 , including the exercise of the right to be heard , and shall support his or her engagement with other actors , such as family tracing organisations , where appropriate for that purpose , and with due regard to confidentiality obligations to the minor.


### 3. the representative of an unaccompanied minor shall be involved in the process of establishing the member state responsible under this regulation. the representative shall assist the unaccompanied minor to provide information relevant to the assessment of his or her best interests in accordance with paragraph 4 , including the exercise of the right to be heard , and shall support his or her engagement with other actors , such as family tracing organisations , where appropriate for that purpose. ### 3. the representative shall assist the unaccompanied minor to provide information relevant to the assessment of his or her best interests in accordance with paragraph 4 , including the exercise of the right to be heard , and shall support his or her engagement with other actors , such as family tracing organisations , where appropriate for that purpose.


### 4. in assessing the best interests of the child , member states shall closely cooperate with each other and shall , in particular , take due account of the following factors: ### 4. in assessing the best interests of the child , member states shall closely cooperate with each other and shall , in particular , take due account of the following non-exhaustive list of factors and rights of the child:


### 4. in assessing the best interests of the child , member states shall closely cooperate with each other and shall , in particular , take due account of the following factors: ### 4. in assessing the best interests of the child , member states shall closely cooperate with each other.


### family reunification possibilities; ### deleted


### family reunification possibilities; ### the preservation of family life , including family reunification possibilities;


### the minor’s well-being and social development , taking into particular consideration the minor’s background; ### deleted


### the minor’s well-being and social development , taking into particular consideration the minor’s background; ### the minor’s well-being and social development , taking into particular consideration the minor’s ethnic , religious , cultural and linguistic background and further having regard to the need for stability and continuity in care and custodial arrangements and access to health and education services;


### the minor’s well-being and social development , taking into particular consideration the minor’s background; ### the minor’s physical and mental well-being and social development , taking into particular consideration the minor’s background;


### safety and security considerations , in particular where there is a risk of the minor being a victim of any form of violence and exploitation , including trafficking in human beings; ### deleted


### safety and security considerations , in particular where there is a risk of the minor being a victim of any form of violence and exploitation , including trafficking in human beings; ### safety and security considerations , in particular where there is a risk of the minor being a victim of any form of violence and exploitation including trafficking in human beings and , the consideration that detention is never in the best interest of the child;


### safety and security considerations , in particular where there is a risk of the minor being a victim of any form of violence and exploitation , including trafficking in human beings; ### safety and security considerations , in particular where the child is an asylum seeker or refugee or where there is a risk of the minor being a victim of any form of violence and exploitation , including trafficking in human beings or violence within the family;


### safety and security considerations , in particular where there is a risk of the minor being a victim of any form of violence and exploitation , including trafficking in human beings; ### safety and security considerations , in particular where there is a risk of the minor being a victim of any form of violence and exploitation , including trafficking in human beings or violence within the family;


### the views of the minor , in accordance with his or her age and maturity; ### deleted


### where the applicant is an unaccompanied minor , the information provided by the representative in the member state where the unaccompanied minor is present. ### deleted


### where the applicant is an unaccompanied minor , the information provided by the representative in the member state where the unaccompanied minor is present. ### where the applicant is a minor , the information provided by the guardian in the member state where the minor is present.


### 5. before transferring an unaccompanied minor to the member state responsible or , where applicable , to the member state of relocation , the transferring member state shall make sure that the member state responsible or the member state of relocation takes the measures referred to in articles 14 and 23 of directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] without delay. any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor shall be preceded by an assessment of his/her best interests. the assessment shall be based on the factors listed in paragraph 4 and the conclusions of the assessment on these factors shall be clearly stated in the transfer decision. the assessment shall be done swiftly by staff with the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration. ### 5. before transferring a minor to the member state responsible or , where applicable , to the member state of relocation , the transferring member state shall obtain guarantees assessed on the individual case that the member state responsible or the member state of relocation takes the measures referred to in articles 14 and 23 of directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] without delay. any decision to transfer or not transfer a minor shall be preceded by an individual and multidisciplinary assessment of his/her best interests. the assessment shall be based on the factors listed in paragraph 4 and the conclusions of the assessment on these factors shall be clearly stated in the transfer decision. the assessment shall be done swiftly by multidisciplinary staff with the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration. the multidisciplinary assessment shall involve competent staff with expertise in child protection and child psychology and development and shall also include , as a minimum , the minor’s guardian and legal advisor.


### 5. before transferring an unaccompanied minor to the member state responsible or , where applicable , to the member state of relocation , the transferring member state shall make sure that the member state responsible or the member state of relocation takes the measures referred to in articles 14 and 23 of directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] without delay. any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor shall be preceded by an assessment of his/her best interests. the assessment shall be based on the factors listed in paragraph 4 and the conclusions of the assessment on these factors shall be clearly stated in the transfer decision. the assessment shall be done swiftly by staff with the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration. ### 5. before transferring an unaccompanied minor to the member state responsible or , where applicable , to the member state of relocation , the transferring member state shall make sure that the member state responsible or the member state of relocation takes the measures referred to in articles 14 and 23 of directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] without delay. any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor shall be preceded by an assessment of his/her best interests. the conclusions of the assessment shall be clearly stated in the transfer decision. the assessment shall be done swiftly by staff with the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration.


### 5. before transferring an unaccompanied minor to the member state responsible or , where applicable , to the member state of relocation , the transferring member state shall make sure that the member state responsible or the member state of relocation takes the measures referred to in articles 14 and 23 of directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] without delay. any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor shall be preceded by an assessment of his/her best interests. the assessment shall be based on the factors listed in paragraph 4 and the conclusions of the assessment on these factors shall be clearly stated in the transfer decision. the assessment shall be done swiftly by staff with the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration. ### 5. before transferring an unaccompanied minor to the member state responsible or , where applicable , to the member state of relocation , the transferring member state shall guarantee that the member state responsible or the member state of relocation takes the measures referred to in articles 14 and 23 of directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] without delay. any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor shall be preceded by an assessment of his/her best interests. the assessment shall be based on the factors listed in paragraph 4 and the conclusions of the assessment on these factors shall be clearly stated in the transfer decision. the assessment shall be done swiftly by staff with the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration.


### 5. before transferring an unaccompanied minor to the member state responsible or , where applicable , to the member state of relocation , the transferring member state shall make sure that the member state responsible or the member state of relocation takes the measures referred to in articles 14 and 23 of directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] without delay. any decision to transfer an unaccompanied minor shall be preceded by an assessment of his/her best interests. the assessment shall be based on the factors listed in paragraph 4 and the conclusions of the assessment on these factors shall be clearly stated in the transfer decision. the assessment shall be done swiftly by staff with the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration. ### 5. before transferring a minor to the member state responsible or , where applicable , to the member state of relocation , the transferring member state shall make sure that the member state responsible or the member state of relocation takes the measures referred to in articles 14 and 23 of directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and article 22 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] without delay. any decision to transfer a minor shall be preceded by an individual assessment of his/her best interests. the assessment shall be based on the factors listed in paragraph 4 and the conclusions of the assessment on these factors shall be clearly stated in the transfer decision. the assessment shall be done swiftly by staff with the qualifications and expertise to ensure that the best interests of the minor are taken into consideration.


### to that end , that member state may call for the assistance of international or other relevant organisations , and may facilitate the minor’s access to the tracing services of such organisations. ### to that end , that member state may call for the assistance of international or other relevant organisations , and may facilitate the minor’s access to the tracing services of such organisations , as soon as possible after an application for international protection is made , whilst protecting his or her best interest.


### to that end , that member state may call for the assistance of international or other relevant organisations , and may facilitate the minor’s access to the tracing services of such organisations. ### to that end , that member state may call for the assistance of international or other relevant organisations , and may facilitate the minor’s access to the tracing services of such organisations as soon as possible after an application for international protection is made , whilst protecting his other best interests. in cases where there may be a threat to the life or integrity of the minor or his or her close relatives , particularly if they have remained in the country of origin , care must be taken to ensure that the collection , processing and circulation of information concerning those persons is undertaken on a confidential basis , so as to avoid jeopardising their safety.


### the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 41 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors. ### the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 41 who deal with requests concerning minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors , including training on rights of the child and child psychology and development. such training shall also include modules on risk assessment to target care and protection depending on the individual needs of the minor , with a specific focus on early identification of victims of trafficking in human beings and of abuse , as well as training on good practices to prevent disappearance.


### the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 41 who deal with requests concerning unaccompanied minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors. ### the staff of the competent authorities referred to in article 41 who deal with requests concerning minors shall have received , and shall continue to receive , appropriate training concerning the specific needs of minors.


### 7. with a view to facilitating the appropriate action to identify the family members or relatives of the unaccompanied minor living in the territory of another member state pursuant to paragraph 6 , the commission shall adopt implementing acts including a standard form for the exchange of relevant information between member states. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 67(2). ### 7. with a view to facilitating the appropriate action to identify the family members or relatives of the minor living in the territory of another member state pursuant to paragraph 6 , the commission shall adopt implementing acts including a standard form for the exchange of relevant information between member states. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 67(2).


### hierarchy of criteria ### hierarchy of criteria upon arrival and disembarkation , including following search and rescue operations


### unaccompanied minors ### minors


### 2. the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , unless it is demonstrated that it is not in the best interests of the minor. where the applicant is a married minor whose spouse is not legally present on the territory of the member states , the member state responsible shall be the member state where the father , mother or other adult responsible for the minor , whether by law or by the practice of that member state , or sibling is legally present. ### 2. the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is present , if this is in the minor’s best interests.


### 2. the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , unless it is demonstrated that it is not in the best interests of the minor. where the applicant is a married minor whose spouse is not legally present on the territory of the member states , the member state responsible shall be the member state where the father , mother or other adult responsible for the minor , whether by law or by the practice of that member state , or sibling is legally present. ### 2. the member state responsible shall be that where a family member of the unaccompanied minor is legally present , if it is in the best minor's best interest. where the applicant is a minor , the member state responsible shall be the member state where the father , mother , grandparents or other adult responsible for the minor , whether by law or by the practice of that member state , or sibling is legally present.


### 3. where the applicant has a relative who is legally present in another member state and where it is established , based on an individual examination , that the relative can take care of him or her , that member state shall unite the minor with his or her relative and shall be the member state responsible , unless it is demonstrated that it is not in the best interests of the minor. ### 3. where the applicant has a relative who is present in another member state and where it is established , based on an individual examination , that the relative can take care of him or her , that member state shall unite the minor with his or her relative and shall be the member state responsible , unless it is demonstrated that it is not in the best interests of the minor.


### 5. in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor’s application for international protection was first registered , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor. ### 5. in the absence of a family member or a relative as referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 , the member state responsible shall be that where the unaccompanied minor is present , unless it is demonstrated that this is not in the best interests of the minor.


### the identification of family members or relatives of unaccompanied minors; ### the identification of family members or relatives of unaccompanied minors , as well as an assessment of the age of these latter;


### 7. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , establish uniform conditions for the consultation and the exchange of information between member states. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 67(2). ### 7. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , establish uniform conditions for the consultation and the exchange of information between member states. the implementing acts shall promote the ability of the guardian and legal assistance provider to seek assistance in another state so as to gain information about the circumstances of reception and care arrangements in the other country or family reunion possibilities. this may involve contact with guardianship authority , information on access to legal assistance in the event of need to appeal. the implementing acts shall also promote and facilitate cooperation between guardians and legal assistance providers between states in the event a transfer of an unaccompanied child is being contemplated or implemented , including providing for sharing of information about the child , with the informed consent of the child those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 67(2).


### 7. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , establish uniform conditions for the consultation and the exchange of information between member states. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 67(2). ### 7. the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , establish uniform conditions for the consultation and the exchange of information between member states. the implementing acts shall promote the ability of the guardian and legal assistance provider to seek assistance in another state so as to gain information about the circumstances of reception and care arrangements in the other country or family reunion possibilities. this may involve contact with guardianship authority , information on access to legal assistance in the event of need to appeal. the implementing acts shall also promote and facilitate cooperation between guardians and legal assistance providers between states in the event a transfer of a minor is being contemplated or implemented , including providing for sharing of information about the minor , with the informed consent of the minor. those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 67(2).


### family members who are beneficiaries of international protection ### family members who legally reside in a member state


### where the applicant has a family member who has been allowed to reside as a beneficiary of international protection in a member state , that member state shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection , provided that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing. ### where the applicant has a family member , regardless of whether the family was previously formed in the country of origin , who is legally residing in a member state , that member state shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection , provided that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing.


### where the applicant has a family member in a member state whose application for international protection in that member state has not yet been the subject of a first decision regarding the substance , that member state shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection , provided that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing. ### where the applicant has a family member in a member state whose application for international protection in that member state has not yet been the subject of a decision regarding the substance , that member state shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection , provided that the persons concerned expressed their desire in writing.


### 4. where the applicant is in possession of one or more residence documents or one or more visas which expired less than three years before the application was registered , paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 shall apply. ### 4. where the applicant is in possession of one or more residence documents which expired less than 6 months before the application was registered or one or more visas which expired less than two years before the application was registered , paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 shall apply.


### 4. where the applicant is in possession of one or more residence documents or one or more visas which expired less than three years before the application was registered , paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 shall apply. ### 4. where the applicant is in possession of one or more residence documents or one or more visas which expired before the application was registered , paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3 shall apply.


### article 20 ### deleted


### article 21 ### deleted


### 1. where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists referred to in article 30(4) of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [eurodac regulation] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the first member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection. that responsibility shall cease if the application is registered more than 3 years after the date on which that border crossing took place. ### 1. where it is established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists referred to in article 30(4) of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [eurodac regulation] , that an applicant has irregularly crossed the border into a member state by land , sea or air having come from a third country , the first member state thus entered shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection. that responsibility shall cease if the application is registered more than 12 months after the date on which that border crossing took place.


### 3. paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply if it can be established , on the basis of proof or circumstantial evidence as described in the two lists referred to in article 30(4) of this regulation , including the data referred to in regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [eurodac regulation] , that the applicant was relocated pursuant to article 57 of this regulation to another member state after having crossed the border. in that case , that other member state shall be responsible for examining the application for international protection. ### deleted


### article 22 ### deleted


### article 23 ### deleted


### sets out a common framework for the management of asylum and migration in the union; ### sets out a common framework for asylum and migration in the union;


### establishes a mechanism for solidarity; ### establishes a sustainable mechanism for solidarity as enshrined in article 80 of the tfeu;


### ‘applicant’ means a third-country national or a stateless person who has made an application for international protection in respect of which a decision has not been taken , or has been taken and is either subject to or can still be subject to a remedy in the member state concerned , irrespective of whether the applicant has a right to remain or is allowed to remain in accordance with regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] , including a person who has been granted immediate protection pursuant to regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation addressing situations of crisis and force majeure in the field of asylum and migration]; ### ‘applicant’ means a third-country national or a stateless person who has made an application for international protection in respect of which a decision has not been taken , or has been taken and is either subject to or can still be subject to a remedy in the member state concerned , irrespective of whether the applicant has a right to remain or is allowed to remain in accordance with regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] , including a person who has been granted immediate protection pursuant to regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [regulation addressing situations of crisis and force majeure in the field of asylum and migration] , and individuals awaiting an appeal decision;


### ‘family members’ means , insofar as the family already existed before the applicant or the family member arrived on the territory of the member states , the following members of the applicant’s family who are present on the territory of the member states: ### ‘family members’ means , the following members of the applicant’s or beneficiaries' family who are present on the territory of the member states:


### ‘family members’ means , insofar as the family already existed before the applicant or the family member arrived on the territory of the member states , the following members of the applicant’s family who are present on the territory of the member states: ### ‘family members’ means , insofar as the family already existed in the country of origin before the applicant or the family member arrived on the territory of the member states , the following members of the applicant’s family who are present on the territory of the member states:


### the spouse of the applicant or his or her unmarried partner in a stable relationship , where the law or practice of the member state concerned treats unmarried couples in a way comparable to married couples under its law relating to third-country nationals , ### the partner of the applicant or beneficiary;


### (ii) the minor children of couples referred to in the first indent or of the applicant , on condition that they are unmarried and regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law , ### (ii) the children of partners referred to in the first indent or of the applicant or beneficiary , and regardless of whether they were born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law ,


### (iii) where the applicant is a minor and unmarried , the father , mother or another adult responsible for the applicant , whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult is present , ### (iii) where the applicant is a minor , the father , mother or another adult responsible for the applicant , whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult is present ,


### (iv) where the beneficiary of international protection is a minor and unmarried , the father , mother or another adult responsible for him or her whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the beneficiary is present , ### (iv) where the beneficiary of international protection is a minor , the father , mother or another adult responsible for him or her whether by law or by the practice of the member state where the adult or beneficiary of international protection is present ,


### the sibling or siblings of the applicant; ### deleted


### the sibling or siblings of the applicant; ### the sibling or siblings of the applicant provided that the applicant is a minor below the age of 14;


### the sibling or siblings of the applicant; ### the sibling or siblings , and the grandparent or grandparents of the applicant or beneficiary;


### ‘relative’ means the applicant’s adult aunt or uncle or grandparent who is present in the territory of a member state , regardless of whether the applicant was born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law; ### ‘relative’ means the applicant’s adult aunt or uncle , or cousin who is present in the territory of a member state , regardless of whether the applicant was born in or out of wedlock or adopted as defined under national law;


### ‘representative’ means a person or an organisation appointed by the competent bodies in order to assist and represent an unaccompanied minor in procedures provided for in this regulation with a view to ensuring the best interests of the child and exercising legal capacity for the minor where necessary; ### ‘guardian’ means a person or an organisation appointed by the competent bodies in order to assist and represent an unaccompanied minor in procedures provided for in this regulation with a view to ensuring the best interests of the child and exercising legal capacity for the minor where necessary;


### ‘diploma or qualification’ means a diploma or qualification which is obtained after at least a three months’ period of study in a recognised , state or regional programme of education or vocational training at least equivalent to level 2 of the international standard classification of education , operated by an education establishment in accordance with national law or administrative practice of the member states; ### deleted


### ‘education establishment’ means any type of public or private education or vocational training establishment established in a member state and recognised by that member state or considered as such in accordance with national law or whose courses of study or training are recognised in accordance with national law or administrative practice; ### deleted


### ‘absconding’ means the action by which an applicant does not remain available to the competent administrative or judicial authorities , such as by leaving the territory of the member state without authorisation from the competent authorities for reasons which are not beyond the applicant’s control; ### ‘absconding’ means the action by which a person does not remain available to the competent administrative or judicial authorities , such as failure to notify absence from a particular accommodation centre , or assigned area or residence;


### ‘absconding’ means the action by which an applicant does not remain available to the competent administrative or judicial authorities , such as by leaving the territory of the member state without authorisation from the competent authorities for reasons which are not beyond the applicant’s control; ### ‘absconding’ means the active or passive action by which an applicant does not remain available to the competent administrative or judicial authorities , such as by leaving the territory of the member state without authorisation from the competent authorities for reasons which are not beyond the applicant’s control;


### ‘risk of absconding’ means the existence of specific reasons and circumstances in an individual case , which are based on objective criteria defined by national law to believe that an applicant who is subject to a transfer procedure may abscond; ### ‘risk of absconding’ means the existence of specific reasons and circumstances in an individual case , which are based on objective criteria clearly defined by law in the light of specific circumstances of the persons involved;


### ‘benefitting member state’ means the member state benefitting from the solidarity measures in situations of migratory pressure or for disembarkations following search and rescue operations as set out in chapters i-iii of part iv of this regulation; ### ‘benefitting member state’ means the member state benefitting from the solidarity measures in situations of migratory pressure;


### ‘benefitting member state’ means the member state benefitting from the solidarity measures in situations of migratory pressure or for disembarkations following search and rescue operations as set out in chapters i-iii of part iv of this regulation; ### ‘benefitting member state’ means the member state benefitting from the solidarity measures in situations of migratory pressure ,


### ‘benefitting member state’ means the member state benefitting from the solidarity measures in situations of migratory pressure or for disembarkations following search and rescue operations as set out in chapters i-iii of part iv of this regulation; ### ‘benefitting member state’ means the member state benefitting from the solidarity measures in situations of migratory pressure , including following disembarkation and search and rescue activities and operations as set out in chapters i-iii of part iv of this regulation;


### ‘sponsoring member state’ means a member state that commits to return illegally staying third-country nationals to the benefit of another member state , providing the return sponsorship referred to in article 55 of this regulation; ### deleted


### ‘relocation’ means the transfer of a third-country national or a stateless person from the territory of a benefitting member state to the territory of a contributing member state; ### ‘relocation’ means the transfer of a person who was already granted international protection from the territory of a benefitting member state to the territory of a contributing member state with the explicit consent of the contributing member state;


### ‘relocation’ means the transfer of a third-country national or a stateless person from the territory of a benefitting member state to the territory of a contributing member state; ### ‘relocation’ means the transfer of a third-country national or a stateless person , or a beneficiary of international protection from the territory of a benefitting member state to the territory of a contributing member state;


### ‘search and rescue operations’ means operations of search and rescue as referred to in the 1979 international convention on maritime search and rescue adopted in hamburg , germany on 27 april 1979; ### deleted


### ‘search and rescue operations’ means operations of search and rescue as referred to in the 1979 international convention on maritime search and rescue adopted in hamburg , germany on 27 april 1979; ### ‘search and rescue operations’ means operations of search and rescue activities as referred to in the 1979 international convention on maritime search and rescue adopted in hamburg , germany on 27 april 1979 , and operations as referred to in article 10 of regulation (eu) 656/20141a;


### ‘migratory pressure’ means a situation where there is a large number of arrivals of third-country nationals or stateless persons , or a risk of such arrivals , including where this stems from arrivals following search and rescue operations , as a result of the geographical location of a member state and the specific developments in third countries which generate migratory movements that place a burden even on well-prepared asylum and reception systems and requires immediate action; ### ‘migratory pressure’ means a situation whereby the arrival of third country nationals , including as a result of search and rescue operations , places a disproportionate burden on member states.


### ‘migratory pressure’ means a situation where there is a large number of arrivals of third-country nationals or stateless persons , or a risk of such arrivals , including where this stems from arrivals following search and rescue operations , as a result of the geographical location of a member state and the specific developments in third countries which generate migratory movements that place a burden even on well-prepared asylum and reception systems and requires immediate action; ### ‘migratory pressure’ means a situation , which generates migratory movements that place a disproportionate burden on member states , even on well-prepared asylum and reception systems and requires immediate action;


### ‘migratory pressure’ means a situation where there is a large number of arrivals of third-country nationals or stateless persons , or a risk of such arrivals , including where this stems from arrivals following search and rescue operations , as a result of the geographical location of a member state and the specific developments in third countries which generate migratory movements that place a burden even on well-prepared asylum and reception systems and requires immediate action; ### ‘migratory pressure’ means a situation where one or more member states face a constant level of arrival of third country nationals , including due to disembarkation in the context of search and rescue operations , which would undermine the efficient functioning of the procedures foreseen in article 14 and 45 of this regulation;


### ‘migratory pressure’ means a situation where there is a large number of arrivals of third-country nationals or stateless persons , or a risk of such arrivals , including where this stems from arrivals following search and rescue operations , as a result of the geographical location of a member state and the specific developments in third countries which generate migratory movements that place a burden even on well-prepared asylum and reception systems and requires immediate action; ### ‘migratory pressure’ means a situation whereby the arrival of third-country nationals , including as a result of search and rescue operations , places a disproportionate burden even on well-prepared asylum and migration systems , which may cause the member state concerned not being able to fulfil its legal obligations , in particular those laid down in this regulation , regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [screening regulation] , regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum procedure regulation] , and the directive xxx/xxx [return directive];


### ‘return decision’ means an administrative or judicial decision or act stating or declaring the stay of a third-country national to be illegal and imposing or stating an obligation to return that respects directive 2008/115/ec of the european parliament and of the council54 ; ### ‘return decision’ means an administrative or judicial decision or act stating or declaring the stay of a third-country national to be irregular and imposing or stating an obligation to return pursuant to directive 2008/115/ec of the european parliament and of the council54 ;


### (aa) ‘illegally staying third-country national’ means a third-country national who does not fulfil or no longer fulfils the conditions of entry as set out in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2016/399 or other conditions for entry , stay or residence in a member state. ### (aa) ‘irregularly staying third-country national’ means a third-country national who does not fulfil or no longer fulfils the conditions of entry as set out in article 6 of regulation (eu) 2016/399 or other conditions for entry , stay or residence in a member state.


### ii common framework for asylum and migration management ### ii common framework for asylum and migration


### comprehensive approach to asylum and migration management ### comprehensive approach to asylum and migration


### the union and the member states shall take actions in the field of asylum and migration management on the basis of a comprehensive approach. that comprehensive approach shall address the entirety of the migratory routes that affect asylum and migration management and shall consist of the following components: ### the union and the member states shall take actions in the field of asylum and migration management on the basis of compliance with its existing commitments under eu and international law and , a comprehensive approach. that comprehensive approach shall address the entirety of the migratory routes that affect asylum and migration management and shall consist of the following components:


### the union and the member states shall take actions in the field of asylum and migration management on the basis of a comprehensive approach. that comprehensive approach shall address the entirety of the migratory routes that affect asylum and migration management and shall consist of the following components: ### the union and the member states shall take actions in the field of asylum and migration management on the basis of a comprehensive approach. that comprehensive approach shall address the entirety of the migratory routes that affect asylum and migration management , with due consideration for their unique characteristics , and shall consist of the following components:


### the union and the member states shall take actions in the field of asylum and migration management on the basis of a comprehensive approach. that comprehensive approach shall address the entirety of the migratory routes that affect asylum and migration management and shall consist of the following components: ### the union and the member states shall take actions in the field of asylum and migration on the basis of a comprehensive approach and with full respect to national competences. that comprehensive approach shall address the entirety of the migratory routes that affect asylum and migration flows to the european union , and shall consist of the following components:


### mutually-beneficial partnerships and close cooperation with relevant third countries , including on legal pathways for third-country nationals in need of international protection and for those otherwise admitted to reside legally in the member states addressing the root causes of irregular migration , supporting partners hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees in need of protection and building their capacities in border , asylum and migration management , preventing and combatting irregular migration and migrant smuggling , and enhancing cooperation on readmission; ### deleted


### mutually-beneficial partnerships and close cooperation with relevant third countries , including on legal pathways for third-country nationals in need of international protection and for those otherwise admitted to reside legally in the member states addressing the root causes of irregular migration , supporting partners hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees in need of protection and building their capacities in border , asylum and migration management , preventing and combatting irregular migration and migrant smuggling , and enhancing cooperation on readmission; ### mutually-beneficial partnerships and close cooperation with relevant third countries , including measures to tackle irregular migration and its root causes , measures to combat migrant smuggling and measures on readmission;


### mutually-beneficial partnerships and close cooperation with relevant third countries , including on legal pathways for third-country nationals in need of international protection and for those otherwise admitted to reside legally in the member states addressing the root causes of irregular migration , supporting partners hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees in need of protection and building their capacities in border , asylum and migration management , preventing and combatting irregular migration and migrant smuggling , and enhancing cooperation on readmission; ### cooperation with relevant third countries , in particular on legal pathways for third-country nationals in need of international protection and for those otherwise admitted to reside legally in the member states addressing the root causes of irregular migration , supporting partners hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees in need of protection and building their capacities in border , asylum and migration management , preventing and combatting smuggling and human trafficking , and enhancing cooperation on readmission , in full respect of international law and the objectives set out in article 21 teu , as well as the global compact on refugees and the global compact for safe orderly and regular migration;


### mutually-beneficial partnerships and close cooperation with relevant third countries , including on legal pathways for third-country nationals in need of international protection and for those otherwise admitted to reside legally in the member states addressing the root causes of irregular migration , supporting partners hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees in need of protection and building their capacities in border , asylum and migration management , preventing and combatting irregular migration and migrant smuggling , and enhancing cooperation on readmission; ### mutually-beneficial partnerships and close cooperation with relevant third countries , addressing the root causes of illegal migration , supporting partners hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees in need of protection and building their capacities in border , asylum and migration management , preventing and combatting illegal migration and migrant smuggling , and enhancing cooperation on readmission;


### mutually-beneficial partnerships and close cooperation with relevant third countries , including on legal pathways for third-country nationals in need of international protection and for those otherwise admitted to reside legally in the member states addressing the root causes of irregular migration , supporting partners hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees in need of protection and building their capacities in border , asylum and migration management , preventing and combatting irregular migration and migrant smuggling , and enhancing cooperation on readmission; ### mutually-beneficial partnerships and close cooperation with relevant third countries , including on legal pathways for third-country nationals in need of international protection and for those otherwise admitted to reside legally in the member states addressing the root causes of irregular migration , supporting partners hosting large numbers of migrants and refugees in need of protection and building their operational capacities in border , asylum and migration management , preventing and combatting irregular migration and migrant smuggling , and enhancing cooperation on readmission;


### close cooperation and mutual partnership among union institutions and bodies , member states and international organisations; ### close cooperation and mutual partnership among union institutions and bodies , member states and international organisations with full respect to national competences;


### full implementation of the common visa policy; ### deleted


### effective management and prevention of irregular migration; ### deleted


### effective management and prevention of irregular migration; ### effective management and prevention of irregular migration and secondary movement;


### effective management and prevention of irregular migration; ### effective prevention of illegal migration;


### effective management of the union’s external borders , based on the european integrated border management; ### effective protection of the union’s external borders , based on the european integrated border management , including search and rescue operations , and ensuring adequate union funding to the protection of the eu’s external borders , also covering the additional costs of physical barriers;


### effective management of the union’s external borders , based on the european integrated border management; ### effective management of the union’s external borders , through the creation and development of an adequately resourced independent monitoring mechanism in line with article 18 and 19 of the charter of fundamental rights and the principle of non-refoulement;


### full respect of the obligations laid down in international and european law concerning persons rescued at sea; ### deleted


### full respect of the obligations laid down in international and european law concerning persons rescued at sea; ### full respect of the obligations laid down in international and european law;


### determination of the member state responsible for the examination of an application for international protection , based on shared responsibility and rules and mechanisms for solidarity; ### determination of the member state responsible for the examination of an application for international protection , based on shared responsibility and rules and mechanisms for solidarity , as enshrined in article 80 the tfeu;


### determination of the member state responsible for the examination of an application for international protection , based on shared responsibility and rules and mechanisms for solidarity; ### determination of the member state responsible for the examination of an application for international protection , based on a fair balance between responsibility and solidarity;


### access for applicants to adequate reception conditions; ### access for applicants to adequate reception conditions , including housing , food , clothing , health care , education for minors and access to employment as outlined in the reception conditions directive , with specific attention to be made to the needs of vulnerable groups;


### effective management of the return of illegally staying third-country nationals; ### deleted


### measures aimed at reducing and tackling the enabling factors of irregular migration to and illegal stay in the union , including illegal employment; ### deleted


### measures aimed at reducing and tackling the enabling factors of irregular migration to and illegal stay in the union , including illegal employment; ### measures aimed at reducing and tackling the enabling factors of illegal migration to and illegal stay in the union , including illegal employment;


### full deployment and use of the operational tools set up at union level , notably the european border and coast guard agency , the asylum agency , eu-lisa and europol , as well as large-scale union information technology systems; ### deleted


### 1. the union and member states shall ensure coherence of asylum and migration management policies , including both the internal and external components of those policies. ### 1. the union and member states shall ensure coherence of asylum and migration management policies , including both the internal and external components of those policies in consultation with and with full respect for the competencies of the eu and member state institutions and agencies responsible for external policies.


### 1. the union and member states shall ensure coherence of asylum and migration management policies , including both the internal and external components of those policies. ### 1. the union and member states shall ensure coherence of asylum and migration policies , including both the internal and external components of those policies with full respect to national competences.


### 2. the union and member states acting within their respective competencies shall be responsible for the implementation of the asylum and migration management policies. ### deleted


### 2. the union and member states acting within their respective competencies shall be responsible for the implementation of the asylum and migration management policies. ### 2. the union and member states acting within their respective competencies shall be responsible for the implementation of the asylum and migration management policies , taking into account the comprehensive approach referred to in article 3.


### 2. the union and member states acting within their respective competencies shall be responsible for the implementation of the asylum and migration management policies. ### 2. the union and member states acting within their respective competencies shall be responsible for the implementation of the asylum and migration policies.


### 3. member states , with the support of union agencies , shall ensure that they have the capacity to effectively implement asylum and migration management policies , taking into account the comprehensive approach referred to in article 3 , including the necessary human and financial resources and infrastructure. ### 3. member states , with the support of union agencies , shall ensure that they have the capacity to effectively implement asylum and migration policies , taking into account the comprehensive approach referred to in article 3 , including the necessary human and financial resources and infrastructure.


### 1. in implementing their obligations , the member states shall observe the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility and shall take into account the shared interest in the effective functioning of the union’s asylum and migration management policies. member states shall: ### 1. in implementing their obligations , the member states shall observe the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility , as enshrined in article 80 of the tfeu , and shall take into account the shared interest in the effective functioning of the union’s asylum and migration management policies. member states shall:


### 1. in implementing their obligations , the member states shall observe the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility and shall take into account the shared interest in the effective functioning of the union’s asylum and migration management policies. member states shall: ### 1. in implementing their obligations , the member states shall observe the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility and shall take into account the shared interest in the effective functioning of the union’s asylum and migration policies. member states shall:


### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the return of those who are illegally staying; ### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the return of those who are illegally staying; ensure that sufficient funding and qualified and well-trained staff is allocated in all circumstances; request support from union bodies , offices and agencies for that purpose.


### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the return of those who are illegally staying; ### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international and national protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the dignified return to those who are irregularly staying;


### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the return of those who are illegally staying; ### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international and national protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the return of those who are illegally staying;


### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the return of those who are illegally staying; ### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the effective return of those who are illegally staying;


### establish and maintain national asylum and migration management systems that provide access to international protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the return of those who are illegally staying; ### establish and maintain national asylum and migration systems that provide access to international protection procedures , grant such protection to those who are in need and ensure the swift return of those who are illegally staying;


### take all measures necessary and proportionate to reduce and prevent irregular migration to the territories of the member states , in close cooperation and partnership with relevant third countries , including as regards the prevention and fight against migrant smuggling; ### take all measures necessary and proportionate , in full compliance with the legal obligation to provide access to asylum procedures , to reduce and prevent irregular migration to the territories of the member states , with a particular focus given to the creation of safe and legal pathways , in close cooperation and partnership with relevant third countries , including as regards the prevention and fight against the smuggling of migrants and human trafficking , while protecting the rights of smuggled and trafficked people;


### take all measures necessary and proportionate to reduce and prevent irregular migration to the territories of the member states , in close cooperation and partnership with relevant third countries , including as regards the prevention and fight against migrant smuggling; ### take all measures necessary to ensure genuine and effective access to means of legal entry in cooperation with relevant third countries;


### take all measures necessary and proportionate to reduce and prevent irregular migration to the territories of the member states , in close cooperation and partnership with relevant third countries , including as regards the prevention and fight against migrant smuggling; ### take all measures necessary and proportionate to reduce and prevent irregular migration to the territories of the member states , in close cooperation and partnership with relevant third countries , including as regards the prevention and fight against migrant smuggling and trafficking;


### take all measures necessary and proportionate to reduce and prevent irregular migration to the territories of the member states , in close cooperation and partnership with relevant third countries , including as regards the prevention and fight against migrant smuggling; ### take all measures necessary and proportionate to prevent illegal migration to the territories of the member states , in close cooperation and partnership with relevant third countries , including as regards the prevention and fight against migrant smuggling;


### apply correctly and expeditiously the rules on the determination of the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection and , where necessary , carry out the transfer to the member state responsible pursuant to chapters i-vi of part iii; ### apply correctly and expeditiously the rules on the determination of the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection and , where necessary , carry out the transfer to the member state responsible pursuant to chapters i-vi of part iii , chapter i of part iv;


### provide support to other member states in the form of solidarity contributions on the basis of needs set out in chapters i-iii of part iv; ### provide support to other member states in the form of flexible solidarity contributions tailored to the individual capabilities of the member states , taking into account their national specificities and on the basis of needs set out in chapters i-iii of part iv;


### provide support to other member states in the form of solidarity contributions on the basis of needs set out in chapters i-iii of part iv; ### provide effective support to other member states in the form of solidarity contributions on the basis of needs set out in part iv and , where appropriate , the needs of the member states , ensuring flexible solidarity;


### take all reasonable and proportionate measures to prevent and correct unauthorised movements between member states. ### deleted


### take all reasonable and proportionate measures to prevent and correct unauthorised movements between member states. ### take all reasonable and proportionate measures to prevent and correct unauthorised and secondary movements between member states.


### take all reasonable and proportionate measures to prevent and correct unauthorised movements between member states. ### take all useful measures to put an end to unauthorised movements between member states.


### 2. financial and operational support by the union for the implementation of the obligations shall be provided in accordance with the regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum and migration fund] and regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [integrated border management fund]. ### 2. financial and operational support by the union , including operational support for its agencies , for the implementation of the obligations shall be provided in accordance with regulation (eu) xxx/xxx (european union asylum agency) , regulation (eu) 2019/1896 (european border and coast guard) , regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum and migration fund] and regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [integrated border management fund].


### 1. the commission shall adopt a european asylum and migration management strategy setting out the strategic approach to managing asylum and migration at union level and on the implementation of asylum and migration management policies in accordance with the principles set out in this part. the commission shall transmit the strategy to the european parliament and the council. ### deleted


### 1. the commission shall adopt a european asylum and migration management strategy setting out the strategic approach to managing asylum and migration at union level and on the implementation of asylum and migration management policies in accordance with the principles set out in this part. the commission shall transmit the strategy to the european parliament and the council. ### 1. the commission shall adopt a european asylum and migration management strategy setting out the strategic approach to managing asylum and migration at union level and on the implementation of asylum and migration management policies in accordance with the principles set out in this part and in eu primary legislation and applicable international law. the commission shall transmit the strategy to the european parliament and the council.


### 2. the european asylum and migration management strategy shall take into account the following: ### deleted


### the national strategies of the member states referred to paragraph 3 of this article; ### the national strategies of the member states referred to paragraph 3 of this article and their compliance with eu and international law;


### information gathered by the commission under the commission recommendation no xxx on an eu migration preparedness and crisis management mechanism hereinafter referred to as migration preparedness and crisis blueprint; the reports issued under that framework as well as the activities of the migration preparedness and crisis management network; ### information gathered by the commission under the commission recommendation no xxx on an eu migration preparedness and crisis management mechanism hereinafter referred to as migration preparedness and crisis blueprint; the reports issued under that framework as well as the activities of the migration preparedness and crisis management network and , information collected by the commission and the eu asylum agency on implementation of the asylum acquis;


### relevant reports and analyses from union agencies; ### relevant reports and analyses from union agencies , including the fundamental rights agency;


### information gathered in the course of evaluations undertaken in the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism in accordance with article 4 of regulation (eu) no 1053/201355 . ### deleted


### information gathered in the course of evaluations undertaken in the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism in accordance with article 4 of regulation (eu) no 1053/201355 . ### information gathered in the course of evaluations undertaken in the schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism in accordance with article 4 of regulation (eu) no 1053/201355 ;


### 3. member states shall have national strategies in place to ensure sufficient capacity for the implementation of an effective asylum and migration management system in accordance with the principles set out in this part. those strategies shall include contingency planning at national level , taking into account the contingency planning pursuant to regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [european union asylum agency] , regulation (eu) 2019/189656 (european border and coast guard agency) and directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive] and the reports of the commission issued within the framework of the migration preparedness and crisis blueprint. such national strategies shall include information on how the member state is implementing the principles set out in this part and legal obligations stemming therefrom at national level. they shall take into account other relevant strategies and existing support measures notably under regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum and migration fund] and regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [european union asylum agency] and be coherent with and complementary to the national strategies for integrated border management established in accordance with article 8(6) of regulation (eu) 2019/1896. the results of the monitoring undertaken by the asylum agency and the european border and coast guard agency , of the evaluation carried out in accordance with council regulation no 1053/2013 as well as those carried out in line with article 7 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [screening regulation] , should also be taken into account in these strategies. ### 3. member states shall have national strategies in place that establish the strategic approach to ensure sufficient capacity for the implementation of an effective asylum and migration management system in accordance with the principles set out in this part , taking into account the specific situation of the member states , especially their geographical location. those strategies shall include contingency planning at national level , taking into account the contingency planning pursuant to regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [european union asylum agency] , regulation (eu) 2019/189656 (european border and coast guard agency) and directive xxx/xxx/eu [reception conditions directive]. when drawing up these strategies , the member states will take into account the reports of the commission issued within the framework of the migration preparedness and crisis blueprint. such national strategies shall include information on how the member state is implementing the principles set out in this part and legal obligations stemming therefrom at national level. they shall take into account other relevant strategies and existing support measures notably under regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [asylum and migration fund] and regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [european union asylum agency] and be coherent with and complementary to the national strategies for integrated border management established in accordance with article 8(6) of regulation (eu) 2019/1896. the results of the monitoring undertaken by the asylum agency and the european border and coast guard agency , of the evaluation carried out in accordance with council regulation no 1053/2013 as well as those carried out in line with article 7 of regulation (eu) xxx/xxx [screening regulation] , should also be taken into account in these strategies.