Definition: Mass influx

Category: Migration statistics

"Mass influx" means arrival in the Community of a large number of displaced persons, who come from a specific country or geographical area, whether their arrival in the Community was spontaneous or aided, for example through an evacuation programme. http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2001/l_212/l_21220010807en00120023.pdf
Source:
European Union, Council Directive 2001/55/EC of 20 July 2001 on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of efforts between Member States in receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof
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