Centre for Information, Discussion and Exchange on the crossing of borders and immigration CIREFI

These Council conclusions concern the objectives and activities of the CIREFI (Centre for Information, Discussion and Exchange on the crossing of borders and immigration). The purpose of this centre, which is made up of representatives of the Member States with logistic support from the Secretariat-General of the Council, is to: * compile information on: - legal immigration, - illegal immigration and irregular residency, - the entry of foreigners via illegal immigration channels, - use of false or forged papers, - measures taken by the relevant authorities. Information takes the form of statistics and allows regular stock to be taken of the situation by showing up developments and changes in this area; * analyse information, draw conclusions and, where applicable, offer advice; * encourage the exchange of information on repatriation (country of destination, airports of arrival and departure, transport company, routes, charges, conditions of transport etc.) and the problems encountered in obtaining return documents. The CIREFI will submit an annual report on its activities to the Council and will meet at least once a month from 1 January 1995 onwards.�