Asylum Report 2026

Asylum Report 2026

 

The Asylum Report is the go-to source of reliable information on international protection in Europe, reporting on all aspects of the Common European Asylum System. To this end, the report summarises changes to policies, practices and legislation related to asylum and reception systems in EU+ countries. It also provides overviews of the current situation in each country.

The Asylum Report 2026 draws on information from a wide range of sources – including perspectives from national authorities, EU institutions, international organisations, civil society organisations and academia – to present a complete picture and diverse perspectives. The report, covering 1 January to 31 December 2025, serves as a reference for the latest developments in international protection in Europe.

Main sections

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Section 1
Introduction
 
 

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Section 2
Major developments in asylum in the European Union in 2025

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Section 3
Managing access to international protection
 

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Section 4
Initiatives for more streamlined and harmonised asylum procedures

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Section 5
Reception of applicants for international protection

 

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Section 6
Responsibility for an application for international protection

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Section 7
Harmonised approach for resettlement and humanitarian admission

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Section 8
Rights of beneficiaries of international protection for inclusion and integration

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Section 9
Safeguards for children and applicants with special needs

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Section 10
EUAA support in 2025

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Concluding remarks


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Country overviews


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Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2026

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