The Dublin Regulation

The Dublin Regulation is a European Union law that determines which EU country is responsible for processing an asylum seeker’s application for international protection. It aims to prevent "asylum shopping," where individuals apply in multiple countries to bypass regulations. Generally, the first EU country the asylum seeker enters is where their application is handled. This regulation helps streamline the asylum process but has faced criticism for placing pressure on countries that are primary entry points, thereby affecting their resources and support systems for refugees.