from political (dis)agreements to a final likelihood – Official Weblog of UNIO – Model Slux

Inês Neves (Lecturer on the School of Legislation, College of Porto | Researcher at CIJ | Member of the Jean Monnet Module workforce DigEUCit ) and Rita Ferreira Gomes (Affiliate at Morais Leitão)
           

Setting the scene

From 2020 onwards, migration and asylum have been central to each nationwide and European Union (‘EU’) political agendas. 2023, nonetheless, was key and ended with main challenges for 2024.

By the top of 2023, the European Parliament and the Council had reached a political settlement on a number of key proposals included within the (New) Pact on Migration and Asylum[1] (‘New Pact’), specifically, Proposals for Laws: i) introducing a screening of third nation nationals on the exterior borders[2] (‘Screening Regulation’); ii) on the institution of ‘Eurodac’[3] (‘Eurodac Regulation’); iii) on a standard process for worldwide safety within the Union[4] (‘Asylum Procedures Regulation’); iv) on asylum and migration administration[5] (‘Asylum Migration Administration Regulation’), and v) addressing conditions of disaster and power majeure within the subject of migration and asylum[6] (‘Disaster and Drive majeure Regulation’).

Some query whether or not “the legislative proposals [will] have the identical destiny because the reform package deal that had been introduced by the Fee in 2016[7]. Others see the New Pact as a closing alternative to get it proper, or at the very least deserving of “an opportunity to succeed[8]. In her 2023 State of the Union speech, President von der Leyen referred to a “historic alternative to get it over the road”, and compassionately, urged us all to get it performed and show that “Europe can handle migration successfully and with compassion[9].

Given these divisive positions, it’s truthful to imagine that 2024 will probably be as essential, if no more so, than 2023, particularly from a political perspective.

Between 6 and 9 June 2024, EU residents will probably be known as to the poll for the European elections. Migration is anticipated to be “a lightning rod challenge for politicians, who’re properly conscious of the facility of rhetoric on the subject[10]. The European Council on Overseas Relations (‘ECFR’) labels it as a brand new “disaster tribe”, changing the divisions of left and proper, and pro- and anti- European integration attitudes[11].

Contemplating the European Union’s distinctive and advantageous place as a rule-setter, it’s essential for EU residents and politicians to grasp the importance of the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Whereas it doesn’t supersede the person Member States or the cultural and socioeconomic contexts distinctive to every of them, which can’t be disregarded by claiming a hierarchy of values or freedoms, it’s undoubtedly a major growth that must be supported.

Above all, it should be correctly understood as an try to do one thing outstanding: to guard migrants and asylum seekers with out ignoring EU’s residents and Member States’ capacities.

The New Pact on Migration and Asylum, which was (largely) politically agreed upon in December 2023, is examined right here as a major political challenge that entails conflicting rights and values. The aim is to current it as an influential political query, underneath a framework of complexity. For the sake of completeness, the textual content doesn’t goal to supply a radical and detailed evaluation of every constructing block of the New Pact.

Migration and asylum as political questions

Managing migration and asylum is advanced as a result of intersection of rights and politics, the place completely different values come into play in a context of pluralism somewhat than consensus. In circumstances of worry and exclusion, folks are likely to resort to shortcuts of polarisation and fragmentation, as a substitute of participating in (a troublesome) dialogue. Nonetheless, regardless of their complexity, migration and asylum are realities that should be managed whereas upholding essential rights and values, not just for these who come but additionally for these already right here.

That’s the reason migration and asylum are additionally political and coverage points, significantly within the current day.

First, the correct to safety and openness in direction of different(s), which migration and asylum entail, require a reserve of the potential, as all politics are characterised because the “artwork of the potential” (within the phrases of Otto von Bismarck). From the outset, it is very important acknowledge the various capacities of states to answer migratory flows, which maybe highlights the necessity for obligatory solidarity, even when approached flexibly within the New Pact.

Secondly, migration and asylum are political points that contain conflicting values and elementary rights (with optimistic and destructive non secular freedom on the centre), which may affect residents’ voting behaviour and preferences. Once more, the destructive narrative of worry can solely be addressed by means of a dialogue of values which shouldn’t be confused with easy ghettoisation (of these who enter and want to protect their very own values) or silencing (of these who’re right here and are to be recognised their freedom, each optimistic and destructive).

Thirdly, migration and asylum stay political points for regarding causes. They’ll shortly develop into political weapons, not essentially as weaponised migration, within the sense that it has come to the EU following the “sponsorship” of mass irregular migration by the Belarusian authorities, however as a pointy division in political discourse. Between those that exploit populist narratives of worry and distrust and people who stay silent as a result of worry of biased interpretations in a context of cancellation of freedom(s), exacerbated by simplistic rhetoric. Lastly, there’s a feeling of powerlessness when confronted with the dilemmas of a actuality which regularly outweigh the solutions.

The current election leads to Sweden[12], Switzerland[13], and the Netherlands[14] present that some points can’t be relegated to taboo topics. Additionally they spotlight the significance of addressing them (correctly and totally) and the results of ignoring them.

Within the EU, migration and asylum are more likely to be simply as central, particularly within the run-up to the European Parliament elections in June 2024. Particularly, the New Pact on Migration and Asylum is seen as a closing alternative after failed makes an attempt at reform. Though the state of affairs might not be a disaster, it’s proper to talk of a state of emergency.

Understanding the New Pact on Migration and Asylum: a timeline

For the reason that refugee disaster in 2015-2016, the EU has been making an attempt to deal with the rise in irregular migration and combined flows of refugees and migrants.

In 2016, the European Fee proposed reforms to the Frequent European Asylum System (‘CEAS’) to ascertain a simpler and sustainable framework for distributing asylum purposes amongst Member States. The goal was to simplify and shorten the asylum process and decision-making processes, whereas additionally bettering the harmonization and coherence of the EU’s strategy. This was significantly essential given the rising stress between Member States, a few of which had began closing or introducing checks at their borders. Dimitris Avramopoulos, Commissioner for Migration, House Affairs, and Citizenship, referred to it as “the closing piece of a complete reform of the EU’s frequent asylum system[15].

Nonetheless, this was not even the start of the top of the story. The reform of the CEAS reached an deadlock within the interinstitutional negotiations. In consequence, on 23 September 2020, the Fee was pressured to current its ‘New’ Pact on Migration and Asylum. This legislative package deal goals to amend and complement the 2016 efforts and consists of a number of legislative proposals on inside migration, asylum administration, return insurance policies, authorized pathways, and integration. A package deal strategy is adopted, adhering to the precept of “nothing is agreed till all the things is agreed[16].

It was not till the top of 2023 {that a} main political settlement was reached. Nonetheless, there have been essential developments in each 2021 and 2022.

Particularly, the Blue Card Directive[17] was adopted in 2021 and is now in impact. It additional harmonizes the circumstances of entry and residence for extremely certified staff and will increase the attractiveness of the EU Blue Card, which “provides highly-qualified staff from outdoors the EU the correct to stay and work in an EU nation, offered they’ve larger skilled {qualifications}, resembling a college diploma, and an employment contract or a binding job provide for at the very least one 12 months with a excessive wage in comparison with the common within the EU nation the place the job is[18]. Particularly, it gives for extra inclusive admission standards, whereas additionally facilitating intra-EU mobility and household reunification, along with the simplification of procedures for acknowledged employers.

In 2022, the EU Company for Asylum (‘EUAA’)[19] changed the European Asylum Assist Workplace (‘EASO’) as a fully-fledged EU company. Its competences embrace providing operational and technical help to Member States and guaranteeing consistency in worldwide safety software assessments.

Moreover, in 2022, the Parliament and the Council reached a closing settlement on three essential information: i) the Proposal for a Regulation on requirements for the qualification of third-country nationals or stateless individuals as beneficiaries of worldwide safety, for a uniform standing for refugees or for individuals eligible for subsidiary safety and for the content material of the safety granted[20] (‘Qualification Regulation’); ii) the Proposal for a Directive laying down requirements for the reception of candidates for worldwide safety[21] (‘Reception Circumstances Directive’), and iii) the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a Union Resettlement Framework[22] (‘Resettlement Framework Regulation’).

Though focused at completely different realities, these acts share frequent aims. These embrace i) higher convergence and harmonisation by way of the kind of safety (social safety and help as an example), in addition to reception; ii) additional inclusion and integration by making entry to sure forms of social help conditional on the participation in integration measures; and iii) stricter guidelines to sanction secondary actions. As for resettlement, iv) present ad-hoc schemes are changed with a everlasting framework that gives for authorized and protected pathways to the EU, lowering the chance of large irregular arrivals in the long run. Moreover, there’s an goal to v) help third nations that host many individuals in want of worldwide safety.

Nonetheless, as beforehand stated, it was not till 2023 that a lot of the political agreements had been reached.

First, on the revised Single-Allow Directive[23], which establishes a single software process for third-country nationals to acquire a mixed EU work and residence allow (a ‘single allow’), whereas giving Member States the ultimate say on which and what number of third-country staff they wish to admit to their labour markets[24].

Then, a political settlement was reached on 5 key asylum and migration proposals[25].

The Screening Regulation focuses on figuring out non-EU nationals upon their arrival. That is performed by means of well being and safety checks, fingerprinting, and Eurodac registration. The Regulation i) streamlines the process and units strict deadlines for the identification of non-EU nationals upon arrival; ii) introduces a pre-entry screening process (at exterior borders) enabling nationwide authorities to information irregular third-country nationals to the suitable procedures, both asylum or return; and iii) obliges Member States to arrange an unbiased mechanism to observe elementary rights in the course of the screening course of.

The Eurodac Regulation establishes a standard database to detect unauthorised actions and permits Member States to report and search knowledge of third-country nationals or stateless individuals who’re irregularly staying within the EU. The proposal extends the scope of the database by including new info resembling biometric knowledge and facial photographs. These modifications are aimed toward facilitating the identification of irregular migrants or asylum seekers for the needs of return and readmission, and must adjust to the longer term Synthetic Intelligence Act.

The Asylum Procedures Regulation goals to enhance velocity and effectiveness of asylum, return, and border process by introducing a standard asylum process throughout the EU. The proposal streamlines procedural preparations, together with admissibility and accelerated examination procedures, whereas additionally guaranteeing a balanced strategy to the obligations and rights of asylum seekers. Though there are strict closing dates for lodging purposes and appeals, and a spread of obligations that candidates should adjust to, they’re entitled to interpreter providers, authorized help, and illustration all through the asylum process. Unaccompanied kids are additionally entitled to obligatory guardianship.

The Asylum Migration Administration Regulation replaces the present Dublin III Regulation[26], and clarifies the duty standards and guidelines for the switch of an applicant. It additionally introduces a obligatory solidary mechanism amongst Member States to help those who can not deal with the variety of irregular arrivals into their territory. The help or contributions might embrace relocations, monetary contributions, or various solidarity measures, resembling sponsoring the return of illegally staying third-country nationals or supporting capacity-building in pressured Member States or non-EU nations. In different phrases, flexibility or some extent of freedom is allowed in figuring out the precise help or contributions.

Lastly, the Disaster and Drive majeure Regulation, which seeks to unravel, amongst others, the issue of the instrumentalisation or weaponisation of migrants, permits deviations from sure procedures, solidarity duties and deadlines throughout disaster (outlined as “a rare mass inflow of third-country nationals threatening a Member State’s asylum, reception, or return programs[27]) or power majeure.

A political settlement put to the take a look at: fears and challenges

Though some have hailed the New Pact as a “main progress[28] and a “historic settlement[29], it has confronted criticism and scepticism, specifically from refugee and exile safety Non-Governmental Organisations[30]. The principle issues relate to the ‘realpolitik’ behind the streamlined and simplified procedures, strict deadlines, and obscure ideas[31].

Additionally it is essential to notice that though this challenge has a European dimension because of its complexity and the ideas it seeks to advertise, its results are primarily felt on the Member State stage.

Particularly, the first duty for guaranteeing that the safety of some doesn’t neglect the safety of others (in a imaginative and prescient of tolerance as respect) lies with the Member States. As well as, monetary burdens might require funds that aren’t equally out there to all EU Member States, even with the help of the EU. Furthermore, the place and sentiments of Member States, significantly the ‘Frontier International locations’ and the ‘Visegrád nations’, in direction of migration shouldn’t be conflated. Lastly, there’s the query of whether or not to refugee safety “right here or there?[32], significantly in a context of sturdy dependency on third nations’ cooperation and international coverage dilemmas.

In consequence, it’s truthful to say that the success of the brand new Pact won’t be measured solely by a political settlement. As an alternative, its power will largely depend upon how it’s utilized in observe. To make sure profitable enforcement, it is very important keep away from being swayed by simplistic rhetoric, which isn’t unique to both the correct or left however somewhat one thing they each share, even when with antagonist views.

Finally, the duty at hand is to handle and differentiate between numerous realities, resembling asylum and migration; authorized and unlawful migration; and a protected and environment friendly political-legal framework that considers rationality, capability, and social inclusion, on the one hand, and a flawed framework that pretends to answer all the things, on all fronts, on the opposite.

The listing might proceed, highlighting the distinction between humanitarian search and rescue operations and organised legal teams of smugglers and traffickers. To not point out the distinction between establishing partnerships with third nations (of origin, transit and vacation spot) so as to strengthen capacities and promote info campaigns, and the frenzy to conclude agreements of doubtful effectiveness and questionable legitimacy.

In conclusion, with regard to migration and asylum and the New Pact specifically, it’s essential to recollect the assertion made by Ylva Johansson, the Commissioner for House Affairs, “My guess is that I’ll have zero member states saying it’s an ideal proposal, […] However I do hope that I’ll even have 27 member states saying it’s a balanced strategy and let’s work on this… It’s about realising we’ve a standard drawback and we’ve to handle it collectively[33].

Migration and asylum are advanced points that require cautious consideration and administration, and can’t be simplified by means of mere speeches.

A number of the complexity can after all be diminished with the help of coverage and legislation from Member States and the Union. Nonetheless, it is very important adhere to the premises of rights and values. It is very important have a practical notion of what’s potential and to anticipate the potential penalties of forgetting the nationwide group of individuals and the European group of values.

Sustaining silence will solely exacerbate the present establishment, the place a couple of sign failures and issues utilizing simplistic and sometimes inhumane frameworks as a political weapon.

Allow us to not flip what’s (additionally) a political query into (simply) a political warfare.


[1] See European Fee, “New Pact on Migration and Asylum: Questions and Solutions”, Questions and Solutions, 23 September 2020. Out there at: https://ec.europa.eu/fee/presscorner/element/en/qanda_20_1707.

[2] Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council introducing a screening of third nation nationals on the exterior borders and amending Laws (EC) No 767/2008, (EU) 2017/2226, (EU) 2018/1240 and (EU) 2019/817, COM/2020/612 closing. Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEXpercent3A52020PC0612.

[3] Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the institution of ‘Eurodac’ for the comparability of fingerprints for the efficient software of [Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the Member State responsible for examining an application for international protection lodged in one of the Member States by a third-country national or a stateless person], for figuring out an illegally staying third-country nationwide or stateless individual and on requests for the comparability with Eurodac knowledge by Member States’ legislation enforcement authorities and Europol for legislation enforcement functions (recast), COM/2016/0272 closing – 2016/0132 (COD). Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEXpercent3A52016PC0272.

[4] Amended proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a standard process for worldwide safety within the Union and repealing Directive 2013/32/EU, COM/2020/611 closing. Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEXpercent3A52020PC0611.

[5] Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on asylum and migration administration and amending Council Directive (EC) 2003/109 and the proposed Regulation (EU) XXX/XXX [Asylum and Migration Fund], COM/2020/610 closing. Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/ALL/?uri=CELEXpercent3A52020PC0610.

[6] Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council addressing conditions of disaster and power majeure within the subject of migration and asylum, COM/2020/613 closing. Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEXpercent3A52020PC0613.

[7] Daniel Thym, “By no means-Ending Story? Political Dynamics, Legislative Uncertainties, and Sensible Drawbacks of the ‘New’ Pact on Migration and Asylum” in (Hrsg. Daniel Thym, Odysseus Tutorial Community) – Reforming the Frequent European Asylum System: Alternatives, Pitfalls, and Downsides of the Fee Proposals for a New Pact on Migration and Asylum, pp. 11-32, Nomos, Baden-Baden, 1. Auflage 2022, doi.org/10.5771/9783748931164, p. 12.

[8] Editorial Board, “Europe’s Migration Plan Deserves a Probability to Succeed”, Bloomerg, 22 January 2024. Out there at https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-01-22/migration-eu-s-new-asylum-pact-a-step-in-the-right-direction.

[9] European Fee, “2023 State of the Union Deal with by President von der Leyen”, Press Launch, 13 September 2023. Out there at: https://ec.europa.eu/fee/presscorner/element/en/speech_23_4426.

[10] Eleonora Vasques, “Electoral rhetoric and actuality of migration set to conflict once more in 2024”, EURACTIV, 11 January 2024. Out there at: https://www.euractiv.com/part/politics/information/electoral-rhetoric-and-reality-of-migration-set-to-clash-again-in-2024/.

[11] Ivan Krastev, Mark Leonard “A Disaster of One’s Personal: The Politics of Trauma in Europe’s Election 12 months”, European Council on Overseas Relations Coverage Temporary, January 2024. Out there at: https://ecfr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/A-crisis-of-ones-own_The-politics-of-trauma-in-Europes-election-year-v2.pdf.

[12] Nimo Omer “Thursday briefing: What’s behind Sweden’s lurch to the correct”, The Guardian, 15 September 2022. Out there at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/15/first-edition-sweden-far-right-election.

[13] Bartosz Brzeziński, Nicolas Camut “Swiss election outcomes: Far proper dominates after anti-immigration marketing campaign”, Politico, 22 October 2023. Out there at: https://www.politico.eu/article/switzerland-anti-immigrant-party-projected-make-record-showing-election/.

[14] Gareth Vipers and Laurence Norman “Far-Proper Populist Geert Wilders Scores Main Victory in Dutch Election”, The Wall Avenue Journal, 23 November 2023. Out there at: https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/anti-immigration-politician-geert-wilders-scores-major-victory-in-dutch-election-8b13bca4.

[15] European Fee “Finishing the reform of the Frequent European Asylum System: in direction of an environment friendly, truthful and humane asylum coverage”, Press Launch, 13 July 2016. Out there at: https://ec.europa.eu/fee/presscorner/element/en/IP_16_2433.

[16] Daniel Thym, cit., p. 18.

[17] Directive (EU) 2021/1883 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2021 on the circumstances of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the aim of extremely certified employment, and repealing Council Directive 2009/50/EC, PE/40/2021/REV/1, OJ L 382, 28.10.2021. Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEXpercent3A32021L1883.

[18] European Fee, “EU Immigration Portal: Important info”. Out there at: https://immigration-portal.ec.europa.eu/eu-blue-card/essential-information_en.

[19] Regulation (EU) 2021/2303 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2021 on the European Union Company for Asylum and repealing Regulation (EU) No 439/2010, PE/61/2021/REV/1, OJ L 468, 30.12.2021. Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2021/2303/oj.

[20] Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on requirements for the qualification of third-country nationals or stateless individuals as beneficiaries of worldwide safety, for a uniform standing for refugees or for individuals eligible for subsidiary safety and for the content material of the safety granted and amending Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003 in regards to the standing of third-country nationals who’re long-term residents, COM/2016/0466 closing – 2016/0223 (COD). Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEXpercent3A52016PC0466.

[21] Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down requirements for the reception of candidates for worldwide safety (recast), COM/2016/0465 closing – 2016/0222 (COD). Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEXpercent3A52016PC0465.

[22] Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Union Resettlement Framework and amending Regulation (EU) No 516/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council, COM/2016/0468 closing – 2016/0225 (COD). Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celexpercent3A52016PC0468.

[23] Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on a single software process for a single allow for third-country nationals to reside and work within the territory of a Member State and on a standard set of rights for third-country staff legally residing in a Member State (recast), COM/2022/655 closing. Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=COMpercent3A2022percent3A655percent3AFIN&qid=1651221925581.

[24] European Fee, “Fee welcomes political settlement on revised guidelines for a mixed work and residence allow within the European Union”, Press Launch, 20 December 2023. Out there at: https://ec.europa.eu/fee/presscorner/element/en/ip_23_6710.

[25] Directorate-Basic for Migration and House Affairs, “Historic settlement reached at present by the European Parliament and Council on the Pact on Migration and Asylum”, Information Article, 20 December 2023. Out there at: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/information/historic-agreement-reached-today-european-parliament-and-council-pact-migration-and-asylum-2023-12-20_en.

[26] Regulation (EU) No 604/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 establishing the factors and mechanisms for figuring out the Member State accountable for inspecting an software for worldwide safety lodged in one of many Member States by a third-country nationwide or a stateless individual (recast), OJ L 180, 29.6.2013. Out there at: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEXpercent3A02013R0604-20130629.

[27] Article 1(2), Disaster and Drive majeure Regulation. Out there at: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/docs_autres_institutions/commission_europeenne/com/2020/0613/COM_COM(2020)0613_EN.pdf.

[28] European Fee “Fee welcomes the most important progress achieved by Parliament and Council on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum”, Assertion, 20 December 2023. Out there at: https://ec.europa.eu/fee/presscorner/element/en/statement_23_6708.

[29] European Fee: Directorate-Basic for Migration and House Affairs, “Historic settlement reached at present by the European Parliament and Council on the Pact on Migration and Asylum”, Information Article, 20 December 2023. Out there at: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/information/historic-agreement-reached-today-european-parliament-and-council-pact-migration-and-asylum-2023-12-20_en.

[30] The UN Refugee Company “On the European Fee Proposal for an Asylum Procedures Regulation – COM(2016) 467” UNHCR Remark, April 2019. Out there at: https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/5cb597a27.pdf. See additionally European Council on Refugees and Exiles “Counting on a Fiction: New Amendments to the Asylum Procedures Regulation: a abstract of ECRE’s feedback on the brand new amendments to the APR in COM(2020) 611 and proposals for the Co-legislators”, Coverage Observe, 2020. Out there at: https://ecre.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Coverage-Observe-29.pdf.

[31] European Fee: Migration and House Affairs “The Reception Circumstances Directive”. Out there: Reception circumstances – European Fee (europa.eu). The time period ‘disaster’ is an instance of such idea, which might be misused by Member States as an escape valve.

[32] Alexander Aleinkoff and David Owen “Refugee safety: “right here” or “there”?” (2021) European College Institute. Out there at: https://cadmus.eui.eu/deal with/1814/72200.

[33] Apud Euroactiv Community “Member states to conflict over the EU’s new migration pact”, 24 September 2020 (up to date 12 oct. 2020). Out there at: https://www.euractiv.com/part/politics/information/member-states-to-clash-over-the-eus-new-migration-pact/.

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