Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus to benefit from EU asylum solidarity scheme in 2027

Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus are considered under migratory pressure by the European Commission, according to a report presented on Friday. Next year, the four countries under pressure will benefit from the solidarity of other member states, which can take the form of relocating asylum seekers to their territory or of financial contributions. The report also identifies 15 states at risk of migratory pressure, including Germany, France and Poland. A third group is classed as facing a significant migratory situation. The Commission said it had taken account of the arrival of more than 80,000 irregular migrants in Suta at the end of July. However, the mass arrival is not expected to lead to a proportionate increase in the number of asylum seekers relocated next year. The annual Asylum and Migration Report also assessed Member States' solidarity to date, flagging problems with Hungary and Slovakia.