On 28 July 2026, the European Commission and the High Representative issued a joint statement marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, reaffirming the EU's full commitment to the Convention and its principles. The statement underscores the Convention's role as the essential legal framework for refugee protection and highlights the EU's support for the UNHCR and the Global Compact on Refugees. It also points to the Pact on Migration and Asylum, which entered into application in June 2026, as a comprehensive approach to migration management that includes voluntary humanitarian admission and resettlement, with over 10,000 pledges in the 2026-2027 Union Plan. The statement notes that EU Member States have provided temporary protection to more than 4.4 million people fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The EU also supports countries hosting large numbers of refugees, aiming to ensure access to shelter and essential services while advancing durable solutions such as local integration, resettlement, and assisted voluntary return. The statement reiterates the EU's commitment to multilateralism, international protection standards, and humanitarian principles.
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