The article discusses the deteriorating situation of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), emphasizing that if society tacitly accepts illegal state actions against migrants at borders, there is little reason to expect protection elsewhere from the same state. It highlights how the divide between 'them' (migrants) and 'us' (the rest of society) is often more tenuous than many would like to believe.

The author argues that despite ongoing efforts by certain EU member states to implement the Migration Pact and introduce legislative proposals suggesting a fair and human-rights compliant system, the reality is far from this ideal. Instead, it points out the daily violations of asylum rights by member states that go unaddressed at the EU level. The article critiques the Commission's assertion that the system is 'solid', exposing its failings in effectively managing asylum and migration issues in Europe.

Furthermore, the article calls into question the fairness of the asylum system, highlighting how it does not alleviate the inequalities created by the so-called Dublin System. It implores readers to consider the implications of continued acceptance of poor asylum practices and the erosion of rights for migrants, suggesting that this could have broader ramifications for societal protection of individual rights.