The relocation decision provides for the possibility to adapt the relocation mechanism in cases where Member States are confronted with sharp shifts in migrations flows resulting in sudden inflow of nationals of third countries.
Ümberpaigutamisotsusega on ette nähtud võimalus ümberpaigutamise mehhanismi kohandada, kui rändevood järsult muutuvad ja seetõttu tekib kolmandate riikide kodanike sissevool.