Malmström said the relocation forum was an opportunity to discuss pressure on member states like Malta, and those from future crises such as the potential increase in the number of Syrian asylum applicants to Cyprus, Bulgaria, Greece or other member states.
Malmström said member states had to reflect on what solidarity meant and what a true common European asylum system would entail when five member states already take up 70% of the EU's asylum seekers - people who are still in the process of obtaining some form of international protection.
"The instrument of relocation could give a very good opportunity for those Members States who have few asylum seekers to take more responsibility in our common system.
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