Since 1999, when the Amsterdam Treaty came into force, much has been done to safeguard an open and secure Europe, anchored in the respect for fundamental rights and based on a determination to serve European citizens: A Common European Asylum System has been agreed, improving standards for those in need of protection.
Alates 1999. aastast, mil jõustus Amsterdami leping, on põhiõiguste austamisel ja Euroopa kodanike teenimise soovil põhineva avatud ja turvalise Euroopa kujundamiseks palju tehtud.