The state responsible for the examination of an asylum application

This agreement establishes a clear process for determining which country is responsible for processing an asylum application when a person seeks protection in both the European Union and Switzerland. It aims to prevent 'asylum shopping' and ensure that refugees are processed efficiently by a single competent authority.

This affects asylum seekers and migration authorities in the EU and Switzerland. It streamlines the legal procedure for transferring applicants between jurisdictions to avoid duplicate applications.