The Parliamentary Assembly emphasises the necessity of human rights-compliant asylum procedures, aligning with UNHCR's definition of refugees and the obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. It expresses concern over the erosion of asylum rights in Europe due to political instrumentalisation of migration and calls for fair individual assessments of asylum applications, particularly for vulnerable persons. The Assembly urges member States to avoid deterrence policies, ensure access to legal aid, and develop procedures that respect human rights standards. It also highlights the importance of monitoring mechanisms and the need for coherence between EU and Council of Europe standards in asylum practices, advocating for increased resources to process asylum claims effectively.