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Spain |
2021 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration signed a memorandum with the Spanish Olympic Committee to promote sports in the reception system. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Switzerland |
2021 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Switzerland 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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Austria |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Financing for people in reception was increased, after the Austrian Federal Parliament approved an amendment to the agreement between the federal state and the provinces. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Lithuania |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The concept for a new reception and accommodation model (the idea of creating a new model) was approved in Lithuania, and the Ministry of the Interior started the preparations for the necessary legislation. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Norway |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
New regulations entered into force on determining the benefits for residents in asylum reception centres. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Poland |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Asylum seekers living outside of reception centres may be granted a financial allowance without prior registration in one of the first reception centres. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Poland |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The special rules on the duration of material reception conditions connected with the COVID-19 pandemic were repealed. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Portugal |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Asylum Act was amended to allow applicants for international protection to work from the day they submit their application and receive related support. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Romania |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
A government decision established the legal basis for paying benefits by card to asylum applicants. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Slovakia |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Asylum Act was amended and codified the practice that applicants can stay outside of the reception facility for 3 months, with the possibility of extending this period without losing the right to material reception conditions. The act also regulates the initial integration of beneficiaries of international protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Slovakia |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The waiting period for applicants to access the labour market was shortened from 9 to 6 months. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Slovenia |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Legal provisions on the entitlement to material reception conditions were amended, and the situation of applicants going through a Dublin procedure was clarified. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Spain |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Royal Decree 220/2022 of 29 March 2022 was adopted, approving the regulation governing the reception system. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Switzerland |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Federal Council submitted a proposal for amendments on the operation of reception centres to ensure the safety and security of asylum applicants and reception staff. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Belgium |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Fedasil issued a new instruction on the forced and voluntary withdrawal of reception conditions for working applicants. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Belgium |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
4,000 places were created in the reception system throughout 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Belgium |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The winter plan was signed, for example reserving a certain number of places in the accommodation structure for the homeless, in particular for applicants for international protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Belgium |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Fedasil presented its new management plan for the period 2021-2026. It defines the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Belgium |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Fedasil concluded a cooperation agreement with the construction sector to orient asylum applicants towards employment in construction. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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France |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Inter-Ministerial Information Note of 18 November 2022 includes good practices on the first assessment of health needs of people claiming to be minors during the temporary emergency reception period. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Greece |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Reception capacity decreased and the ESTIA programme was completed and discontinued. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Iceland |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
A new arrival centre was opened in Reykjavík, offering all services from registration by the police to reception interviews, first health inspection and a needs assessment for permanent housing. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Luxembourg |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Luxembourg increased its reception capacity to 5,126 beds at the end of 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) updated its Multiannual Strategy 2020-2025, extending it with an additional year and re-prioritising the goals. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Security regions stepped in to open and manage crisis reception facilities. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |