Relocation of 120,000 refugees within EU approved ‘by large majority’

The ambitious plan to relocate 120,000 refugees within the European Union was approved by a large majority in Brussels on...

The ambitious plan to relocate 120,000 refugees within the European Union was approved by a large majority in Brussels on Tuesday evening. The decision however was not unanimous, reflecting the division within the EU on such a controversial and sensitive issue.

The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary voted against the proposal, while Finland decided to abstain from the vote.

The legal text adopted is available online.

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