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Iceland |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The parliament adopted a resolution for the implementation of an action plan for immigration issues for 2022-2025. Based on the resolution, a steering group was established to formulate a comprehensive integration strategy, with a focus on labour market integration. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Italy |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The National Association of Employment Agencies and four trade unions signed an agreement to facilitate the labour market integration of beneficiaries of international protection and of national forms of protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A portal was launched for asylum lawyers, allowing them to rapidly check the status of a case, easily upload documents and safely exchange data |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Norway |
2022 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The national budget was revised to employ more experts working with children in reception facilities, following the increasing number of arrivals from Ukraine. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Ireland |
2019 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The government published the mid-term review of the Migrant Integration Strategy 2017-2020. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Sweden |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Swedish Migration Agency published a new legal position on the assessment of applications for international protection lodged by Syrian nationals. The SMA considered that Syrians summoned for military service or who deserted ran a general risk of persecution. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Slovakia |
2019 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Migration Office of the Ministry of the Interior continued to implement the AMIF-funded project Capacity Building in the Field of Asylum, which trains its staff members on reception of asylum seekers, including timely and thorough identification of vulnerable groups. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Switzerland |
2022 |
Policy |
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Legal assistance and representation |
The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) decided that the granting of free legal advice should also apply to persons who file an asylum application from detention. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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United Kingdom |
2019 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Guidance was updated on assessing applicants who are destitute and eligible for support. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Belgium |
2019 |
Policy |
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Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
The CGRS implemented a quality control process for gender-related cases, starting with cases which invoked sexual orientation as a ground to monitor the application of its Sexual Orientation Guideline. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Resettlement and humanitarian admissions |
The Department of Justice and Equality launched a community sponsorship programme. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Austria |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The Austrian Federal Ministry of Justice established a Commission on the Best Interests of the Child in February 2021, tasked to review the legal framework and practices related to children in the asylum procedure. The Federal Ministry of the Interior conducted an internal review as well, concluding that many of the recommendations were already being applied or were on the way to implementation, and suggesting new measures. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Bulgaria |
2021 |
Policy |
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Interpretation services |
Remote interpretation was used during registration and eligibility interviews in reception centres located outside of the capital, where interpreters are harder to find and employ. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Czech Republic |
2021 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
Third-country nationals, including beneficiaries of international protection who would like to obtain a long-term permanent residence after 5 years of continuous residence in Czechia, must take a Czech language exam at A2 level instead of A1. Persons issued a long-term residence permit must complete within a year a 4-hour integration course on their rights and obligations, fundamental values, everyday life, culture and traditions. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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France |
2021 |
Policy |
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Interpretation services |
The OFII medical service launched a 6-month pilot project in three major cities, and medical screening is done in the presence of an interpreter for all new asylum applicants. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Sweden |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Swedish Migration Agency published a legal position regarding certain Yemeni passports. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Greece |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Detention during the asylum procedure |
Closed Controlled Access Centres (CCACs) were established at the borders with special detention facilities. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Sweden |
2020 |
Policy |
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Return of former applicants |
The National Audit Office reviewed voluntary and forced return legislation, policy and practices and suggested that the government substantially reorganise the tasks of the authorities and the division of responsibilities. In its reply letter, the government agreed with the recommendations related to reconsidering the process of information flow among the different authorities and agreed partially with other recommendations. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Ireland |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) piloted a vulnerability assessment process throughout 2021. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Estonia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs published guidelines for local governments on integration services. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Italy |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The Ministry of the Interior signed agreements with UNICEF to monitor reception conditions for unaccompanied children, with Terre des Hommes for psychological and psychosocial assistance from disembarkation to first reception, and with Save the Children for the provision of targeted support to unaccompanied children. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |