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Belgium |
2021 |
Policy |
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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. |
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Cyprus |
2021 |
Policy |
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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. |
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Finland |
2021 |
Policy |
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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. |
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Germany |
2021 |
Policy |
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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. |
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Ireland |
2021 |
Policy |
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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. |
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Italy |
2021 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Ministry of the Interior published a circular clarifying that the special permit based on the principle of non-refoulement can be requested directly from the police (questura). |
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Lithuania |
2021 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
After the declaration of the state of emergency all centres were transformed to provide accommodation for applicants under the accelerated procedure, with strict limitations on freedom of movement. Filming, photographing and sound recordings were prohibited in accommodation centres, access to the facilities was restricted, and gatherings in centres were limited. |
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Malta |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The International Protection Agency adopted guidelines on the applications of the recast Qualification Directive Article 15(c) focusing on the regions of the Darfur, Blue Nile and South Kardofan. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The task force managing the asylum backlog was integrated into the IND. |
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Norway |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The notification of negative decisions for Afghan applicants was suspended between July 2021 and January 2022. |
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Slovakia |
2021 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
A new strategic document on migration policy was adopted, underlining the strengthened need for local level integration of beneficiaries of international protection, including high-quality education for children and the continued offer of Slovak language classes. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Sweden |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Swedish Migration Agency published a new legal position on the application of the ECHR, Article 3 in the assessment of an asylum application when an illness is invoked. |
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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 |
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Bulgaria |
2021 |
Legislative |
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The Dublin procedure |
An amendment was pending approval by the Council of Ministers to modify the “Regulation on responsibilities and coordination of public authorities implementing action on the application of the Dublin III and Eurodac Regulations”. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Denmark |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Return of former applicants |
New legislation obliges applicants to undergo a medical examination for diseases and illnesses covered by the Danish Epidemic Act, e.g. COVID-19. If a returnee refuses to be tested, the Danish Return Agency can request the assistance of the police and the testing may, if necessary, be carried out with the use of force. The testing is always carried out by a health care professional. |
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Greece |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
Law No 4815/2021 made minor adjustments to the provisions on the residence permit of beneficiaries of international protection and their family members in Greece. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Lithuania |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Legal assistance and representation |
Amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens allow restrictions to be placed on contact between legal services providers and asylum applicants during a state of emergency. |
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Romania |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Processing asylum applications at second or higher instance |
Law No 114/2021 was adopted to digitalise the second instance procedure and allow for remote hearings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Slovenia |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
Amendments to the International Protection Act (IPA) clarified that unaccompanied children should be accommodated in child-friendly institutions instead of reception centres. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Cyprus |
2021 |
Institutional |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Asylum Service established new sectors which are responsible for the reception of applicants for international protection. The implementation and operationalisation of a reception allocation bureau was planned in the First Reception Centre Pournara to collect statistics, follow in- and outflow, and gather information on residences of applicants who are leaving the centre. |
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Belgium |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The notification of negative decisions was temporarily suspended for applicants from Afghanistan in August 2021 and the suspension was fully lifted on 2 March 2022. |
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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. |
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Finland |
2021 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Psyyke project was implemented with AMIF funding between 1 March 2019 and 30 June 2021, offering training and guidance to reception staff on mental health support in reception facilities. |
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Germany |
2021 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The AnkER concept is planned not to be used any longer, even though similar facilities for initial reception remain. |
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Iceland |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The Directorate of Immigration was developing new standard operating procedures for applicants with disabilities and mental health issues. |
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