European Commission to Allow More Asylum Seekers into European Countries

(02 Sep 09 - RV) The European Commission is set to unveil plans to allow more asylum seekers into European countries. The proposed scheme is aimed at discouraging immigrants - mainly from Africa - from attempting to reach Europe illegally. Irene Lagan spoke to Peter Verhaeghe  Migration Officer  for Caritas Europa. He says the new EU plan is unlikely to make any difference...