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Estonia |
2019 |
Policy |
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Detention during the asylum procedure |
A legal counsellor was assigned to the detention centre to ensure legal aid for detainees. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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France |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The number of places was substantially increased in France, including the creation of a new type of reception facility in Île-de-France (CAIR). |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Belgium |
2019 |
Policy |
|
The Dublin procedure |
The Immigration Office increased its staff working on Dublin cases. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Finland |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The implementation of the new payment card system continued. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Latvia |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Ministry of Culture in Latvia launched language clubs, co-funded by AMIF, in five cities. The Latvian Language Agency developed new e?learning material (e-Laipa) for A1 and A2 levels. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Netherlands |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Return of former applicants |
An amendment to the Aliens Circular (Vc) was enacted: while in principle after the rejection of the first asylum application a departure period is granted, exceptions to the rule were extended concerning (among other things) apparently unfounded applications and applications predominantly based on socio-economic grounds. |
NL LEG 02 2019 |
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Sweden |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
Applicants are not entitled to daily allowance anymore if they choose to reside in specific areas with high rates of immigrants and socio-economic challenges (32 municipalities listed), in order to avoid segregation. |
SE LEG 02 2019 |
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Luxembourg |
2019 |
Institutional |
|
The Dublin procedure |
The Dublin Unit of the Directorate of Immigration was moved from the Return Unit, Department for Returns to the Asylum Unit, Department for Refugees. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Germany |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Detention during the asylum procedure |
Custody when preparing for a removal (Vorbereitungshaft) was extended for persons who are considered to be a threat to public security. |
DE LEG 03 2019 |
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Germany |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Content of protection |
The amended law underlined that authorities are obliged to ensure that minors have access to education and care services in a federal state. |
DE LEG 05 2019 |
|
Hungary |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Detention during the asylum procedure |
An amendment entered into force which added new criteria for compulsory confinement of third country nationals under the Aliens Policing Procedure. |
HU LEG 03 2019 |
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Austria |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The act establishes the Federal Agency for Care and Support Services. |
AT LEG 02 2019 |
|
Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Return of former applicants |
The non-refoulement check within the return decision procedure was simplified. The check is no longer required for persons from safe countries of origin, unless the person states that in his/her specific case there are concerns about his/her safety in case of return. |
CZ LEG 01 2019 |
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France |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The order defined the state’s financial contribution to the départements for accommodating and assessing the health of applicants claiming to be unaccompanied minors. |
FR LEG 05 2019 |
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Germany |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The financial allowance rates were adjusted. Single applicants receive EUR 354 (from EUR 344 previously). A couple in the same accommodation receives EUR 310 (from EUR 318 previously). An applicant accommodated in a reception centre receives EUR 310 and Young people between 14 and 17 years and adults under 25 years living with their parents are entitled to EUR 275. |
DE LEG 02 2019 |
|
Netherlands |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The number of reception places was substantially increased. The Minister for Migration announced the creation of 5 000 additional places. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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United Kingdom |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
The guidance on age assessment was updated. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Austria |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
The Asyl-Train project implemented by IOM Austria continued in 2019 and provided training to relevant national authorities and service providers to help identify trafficked persons in the framework of the asylum procedure. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A Quality Control Unit was established within the Asylum Service, with participation of experts from the Asylum Service, EASO and UNHCR. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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France |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
OFPRA published its new asylum guide for unaccompanied minors. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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France |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Special procedures to process asylum applications |
The Management Board of OFPRA decided to maintain the current list of safe countries of origin but the situation in Benin will be reviewed within six months. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The method of issuing or extending residence permits for beneficiaries of international protection were simplified. The documents are no longer re-issued and a new expiration date is noted directly on the existing permit. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Ireland |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Resettlement and humanitarian admissions |
The Department of Justice and Equality launched a community sponsorship programme. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Luxembourg |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Content of protection |
The Law on Social Inclusion Income (REVIS) entered into force on 1 January 2019. All beneficiaries of international protection and their family members aged 25 or older can benefit from the social inclusion income. |
LU LEG 04 2019 |
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Spain |
2019 |
Legislative |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The instruction granted the right to work for working-age unaccompanied minors. |
ES LEG 02 2019 |