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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Legal assistance and representation |
The AMIF-funded project, Free legal assistance in the process of granting international protection was approved in July 2020 to provide asylum seekers without sufficient funds with access to legal assistance, which consists of: assistance in drawing up a claim, representation in first instance administrative disputes and an exemption from payment of the costs of first instance administrative disputes. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Through a new AMIF co-financed project, Enlargement of reception capacities of the Reception Centre for International Protection Applicants in Zagreb, the procurement of accommodation containers is planned to increase accommodation capacity of the facility. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2022 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The government adopted a decision to develop the National Plan for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings 2022-2027. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Two projects to refurbish reception centres in Zagreb and Kutina have started, co-financed by AMIF. The projects aims to improve living and working conditions in both centres. A new project of procurement of equipment, co-financed by AMIF, has also started. Through the project, new equipment for ambulances and newborn children will be purchased. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2019 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The Office for Human Rights and Rights of National Minorities updated its “Guide for Integration – Basic Information for the Integration of Foreigners into Croatian Society”. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Croatia |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
An amendment of an ordinance clarified the rules on the absence of an applicant from the reception facility. |
HR LEG 03 2019 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
A new 3-year project for the integration of refugees into Croatian society was approved by the Directorate for European Affairs, International Relations and European Union Funds in early March 2020. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Croatia is developing and implementing a new IT application (RECORD) with AMIF funding that aims to improve the quality of collecting, managing, processing, monitoring and reporting data in the field of international protection. Funds for the implementation of the project proposal were approved on 23 November 2020. Iin April 2021, the technical specifications for the project were being drafted. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Interpretation services |
The AMIF-funded project Translation and expansion of the network of translators in the process of granting international protection was launched, with 43 interpreters . |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2021 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Croatia introduced specific policies for the vaccination of asylum applicants, specifying that vaccines are free of charge, on a voluntary basis and by registration to receive an appointment. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The national authorities concluded standard operating procedures on sexual and gender-based violence with UNHCR and national NGOs towards the end of 2020, aiming to start implementation as soon as possible. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
A 3-year project providing psychosocial support for people residing in reception centres, conducted by the Croatian Red Cross and co-financed by AMIF, was started in February 2020. The project aims to improve the level of psychosocial support and social activities available in the reception centres. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2022 |
Policy |
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Access to procedure |
In continuation of a previous monitoring mechanism, a new agreement was signed to develop an independent framework to monitor the conduct of police personnel in the Ministry of the Interior who work in the area of irregular migration and international protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
A new health care project was set up with AMIF funding, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Medecins du Monde. The purpose of the project is the protection of health and prevention of disease among asylum applicants through improved access to initial check-ups and medical consultations in reception centres. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Croatia |
2019 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The AMIF-funded project Psychosocial services and support for international protection applicants was signed with the Croatian Red Cross. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Denmark |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Danish Immigration Services extended processing deadlines and shifted personnel to allow for the prioritisation of applications lodged under the Special Act on Residence Permits for Displaced Persons from Ukraine. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Denmark |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
A special legislative piece provides temporary residence permits to persons who have assisted the Danish authorities and have been evacuated from Afghanistan. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Denmark |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Special procedures to assess protection needs |
The list of safe countries of origin was updated, and Russia was removed from the list. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Denmark |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at second or higher instance |
In October 2021, the Danish Refugee Board decided to review cases for citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who were about to be deported, in light of a report by the Swedish Migration Agency of 24 June 2021. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Denmark |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) published a new information package for social workers in local authorities on providing specialised employment support to refugee and migrant women. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Denmark |
2022 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The Danish Immigration Services launched a tender and opened a reception centre for applicants with special needs, including those suffering from mental and physical disabilities, mental illnesses, trauma or substance abuse. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Denmark |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs published the progress report for 2020 on the Integration Action Plan. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Denmark |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Evidentiary requirements were lightened from women and girl applicants from Afghanistan. International protection was granted in all relevant cases and rejected cases were reopened. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Denmark |
2020 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Minister for Immigration and Integration decided that the processing of cases for persons with temporary residence permits which were granted on the grounds of the general circumstances in the Damascus area should be accelerated. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Denmark |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
An amendment was made to the criteria for assessing derivative circumstances for cessation, and residence permits of refugees and their family members may be revoked in a wider range of circumstances. |
DK LEG 01 2019 |