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Malin Björk is a member of the European Parliament for the Swedish Left Party and special rapporteur to the parliament on refugee resettlement. The parliament appoints a rapporteur for every proposal for a new E.U. directive launched by the European Commission. Their role is to negotiate and write a report with members of the other political groups. The content of this report is then put to a vote on the parliament floor.
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E.U. resettlement could follow the U.N.’s original vision or become part of the European Commission’s efforts to deter migration. Swedish MEP, Malin Bjork, argues for resettlement designed on humanitarian principles, not ‘Fortress Europe’ fears.
The long-awaited proposal from the European Commission for refugee resettlement is a “poisonous gift” and must be opposed, says Malin Björk, a special rapporteur to the European Parliament.
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