Publications
Annual Report on the Situation of Asylum in the European Union 2017
The Agency's flagship report presents a comprehensive overview of key developments in asylum in 2017. It summarises changes to policies, practices and legislation, with examples of case law.
COI Report - Afghanistan: Security Situation - Update
This report on the security situation provides details on conflict dynamics, territorial control/influence, and (armed) actors at general and regional level.
Practical Guide: Qualification for international protection
This practical guide intends to assist case officers and decision-makers in the examination of applications for international protection and application of the legal criteria on who qualifies for international protection, referring to both refugee status and subsidiary protection.
Practical guide: Qualification for international protection - Flowchart poster for practitioners
This practical guide intends to assist case officers and decision-makers in the examination of applications for international protection and application of the legal criteria on who qualifies for international protection, referring to both refugee status and subsidiary protection.
COI Meeting Report on Syria
Guidance on Contingency Planning in the Context of Reception
This guidance aims to assist Member States reception authorities in their preparedness and ability to cope with situations of mass influx or unexpected events.
Judicial Practical Guide on Country of Origin Information
Members of courts and tribunals are now faced with an almost overwhelming amount of information. The judicial practical guide provides an introduction to the use of country of origin information (COI) in international protection decisionmaking in Member States.
COI Report - Afghanistan: Networks
This report provides a description of role and value of networks in Afghanistan (family, tribes, etc.).