Brussels, 17/04/2001 (Agence Europe) - The Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) has just adopted a declaration on a common asylum and immigration policy for the EU in which they underline the responsibility of the Union at the world level in this field. Thus the Bishops:
Insist on the respect of the right to asylum, which should also be ensured through a fair access to the EU asylum system. The refugees and asylum seekers should be welcomed under...