Refugee Protection and Solidarity

Refugee Protection and Solidarity examines the duties of EU member states in refugee protection, using normative political theory to clarify the debate and address the discrepancy between commitment and reality. It argues that the debate on distributive justice in the EU needs to consider refugee protection as a field with distributive duties and explores justifications for non-compliance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Refugee Protection and Solidarity aims to establish the responsibilities that EU member states hold towards one another in the realm of refugee protection. By employing analytical tools derived from normative political theory, the book seeks to provide moral clarity to a highly contentious debate, encompassing both principles and political feasibility. A notable discrepancy exists between the commitment to solidarity enshrined in EU law and the reality of asylum provision within the EU. The events surrounding the EU migration crisis of 2015/16 have starkly exposed this discrepancy, raising questions about the very foundation of EU solidarity.

The book argues that the debate on distributive justice within the EU fails to recognize refugee protection as a field where distributive duties apply, akin to other domains such as social policy. It further explores the justifications states invoke to evade their responsibilities in this realm. Eleonora Milazzo contends that the current ethical discourse on refugee protection fails to account for the intricate nature and consequences of associational ties among states in relation to asylum provision, which is crucial for assessing responsibility shirking.

In conclusion, Refugee Protection and Solidarity serves as a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on refugee protection within the EU. By delving into the principles, political feasibility, and ethical dimensions of this complex issue, the book offers insights into the responsibilities of member states and the challenges they face in providing effective and humane refugee protection.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192885715