What system of burden-sharing between Member States for the reception of asylum seekers?

In view of possible European mechanisms for sharing responsibilities in receiving asylum seekers, there is little information on the pressures of asylum reception borne by the Member States. This study looks at differences in asylum related costs and pressures between Member States, allowing for a discussion on which of these costs should be shared at European level. Finally, this study examines policy options for how these costs could be shared between Member States.