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Austria |
2019 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
Withdrawal procedures remained a priority for the BFA. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Belgium |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
Fedasil launched a seven-module training programme for managers and training in breathing techniques for staff working in reception centres to support their emotional resilience. The content of the training on dealing with aggression was expanded. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Cyprus |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Access to procedure |
The Cypriot Council of Ministers approved the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee mandated to suggest specific responses and management measures to address the emergency resulting from increased migration flows; a management unit with operational facilities; and a contingency plan for the irregular arrival of third-country nationals by sea or through the Green Line. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Finland |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Return of former applicants |
Various projects were implemented on processing data and digitalising information systems relevant to return, while the relevant legal framework was adapted accordingly. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Romania |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Ministry of the Interior organised a?public debate on the draft Government Decision for approval of the National Strategy on Immigration for 2020-2023. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Germany |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Statelessness in the context of asylum |
The coalition agreement foresees to expand both the access to and the scope of residence permits for all undocumented people living in the country, including stateless individuals. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Sweden |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Swedish Migration Agency provided clarification on the application of the economic requirement for family reunification, explaining in which cases beneficiaries of international protection and children are exempted from these rules. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Ireland |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at second or higher instance |
The Chairperson of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal issued a new Guideline on Taking Evidence from Appellants and Other Witnesses. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Cyprus |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The National Plan on the Integration of Migrants of the Republic of Cyprus was released for public consultation at the end of 2020. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
|
France |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Ministry of the Interior published its National plan for the reception of applicants and the integration of refugees for 2021-2023, aiming to create 4,500 additional reception places in 2021. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Latvia |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Ministry of Education and Science prepared a report on applicant children’s education, informing the Cabinet of Ministers of the challenges and potential solutions in light of the increased number of applicant children in the country. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Ireland |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Interpretation services |
The Advisory Group on the Provision of Support including Accommodation to Persons in the International Protection Process examined issues regarding the provision of interpretation during accommodation in the International Protection Process in Ireland and recommended to introduce an accreditation test for interpreters from mid-2023 and to adopt a code of conduct. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Malta |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The International Protection Agency introduced a policy to optimise case management in an effort to address the considerable backlog of pending cases, including a minimum quota for case officers to conduct interviews and submit assessments, a rule to hold one interview where all information is collected, and electronic ways of communicating notifications for interviews. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Statelessness in the context of asylum |
The IND published new work instructions on Palestinians. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
|
Netherlands |
2021 |
Policy |
|
The Dublin procedure |
New work instructions were published on when and how a case officer should request advice from the Medical Advisory Office to assess an applicant’s aptitude to travel. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Malta |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The AWAS reduced the length of contracts signed with male adult applicants for their accommodation from 1 year to 6 months. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Netherlands |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
As of 1 November 2021, the care of unaccompanied minors aged over 17.5 years was taken over by the COA and the minors were accommodated in regular reception places. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Austria |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Austria's new coalition government announced in January 2020 in its programme for the new government (2020-2024) to work on a comprehensive strategy on migration, based on a clear separation of migration and asylum. The programme foresees shortening and modernising asylum procedures. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Romania |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
Romania 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 |
|
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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Spain |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
A protocol was approved to establish common criteria for professionals who work with applicants and beneficiaries of international protection to detect and prevent gender-based violence in reception. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Denmark |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Danish Immigration Service reassessed the issuance of residence permits to several hundred Syrians from the Damascus area. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Sweden |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The Swedish Migration Agency updated its legal position on assessing the best interests of the child. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Belgium |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Council of Ministers agreed on the creation of an Inter-ministerial Conference on Migration and Integration. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Greece |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Ministry of Migration and Asylum and the Asylum Service were in the process of digitalising and some of the following procedures can now be done online: submit the full registration (lodging) for pre-registered applicants, request to change the date of the interview, request to change the personal data or contact information, request a statement on the application status, submit additional documents, apply for legal aid and apply for a Provisional Social Security and Health Care Number. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |