EU Migration Policy Outlook for 2014 – Dirt under the carpet IntroductionDebates on EU migration policy were catapulted to the forefront of the decision-making scene several weeks ago for hand of the Greek Presidency of the EU Council, which calls for a unified asylum system, resource sharing and more coordinated management of border controls. There are people trying to sneak across EU borders into Greece, attempts to climb over the Melilla fence on behalf of sub-Saharan migrants, and everyone is already aware of the Lampedusa tragedy and the daily migration trickling into the Mediterranean Sea . Apparently, those attempting to breach the EU's borders number in the thousands of millions. Apparently, they are terrorists and people trying to destroy the fabulous socio-economic life of the EU. Apparently, the situation is overwhelming and all these undocumented migrants threaten the well-being of EU citizens. Member States are technically committed, under the Treaty of Lisbon, to developing “common” policies on migration and asylum. However, in practice, it appears to be governed by the “every man for himself” principle: Southern governments are calling for a common EU approach – and more resources and funding – to “fight illegal immigration”. Northern countries complain about the huge number of Syrian asylum seekers and the fact that protecting the Mediterranean borders is not a priority and a matter of national security. Any action should be driven with an intergovernmental character. Central EU member states agree with this statement, arguing that this is purely a border management issue, and that it is a matter of securitizing “Fortress Europe” to protect their citizenship and economy. Influenced by the strong intergovernmental character of this security system...... half of the document ......unce or criminalization of assistance).Clarify the EU position, and the Facilitation Directive in particular, according to which Humanitarian assistance and rental of accommodation to undocumented migrants should not be criminalized (unless they are in exploitative conditions).Foster agreement that irregular entry and stay should not be criminalized in the European Union . Ensure that migrants' fundamental rights are guaranteed in all actions resulting from EU agreements and cooperation with third countries; while outside the territory of the EU, such practices fall under the jurisdiction of the EU. Lack of high-quality data. It allows the government to undertake bad policies and not commit to using existing tools. Human rights violations by conservative movements, rampant increase in xenophobia..., if the tools used the spillover approach effectively. The union is only as strong as their weakest link.