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Greece |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The asylum authority’s website was enhanced to make content accessible to persons with disabilities, such as dyslexia and visual impairments. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Malta |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The International Protection Agency expanded a booklet to include more information on the asylum procedure and began developing booklets specifically for unaccompanied minors and beneficiaries of protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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France |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
Welcome booklets for beneficiaries of protection were updated. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Belgium |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
A campaign was set up to combat irregular migration from Guinea in response to their increased number of applications. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Ireland |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
A new website was launched with information on international protection, such as statistics, types of protection and procedures to follow. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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United Kingdom |
2019 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
Two new information guides were published on rights, expectations and support offered to applicants staying in temporary accommodation. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Bulgaria |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Access to information |
An amendment to the Law on Asylum and Refugees clarified the role of organisations which provide legal and social assistance. |
BG LEG 01 2019 |
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Iceland |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
A new web application was launched to provide information to asylum applicants. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Croatia |
2019 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The Office for Human Rights and Rights of National Minorities updated its “Guide for Integration – Basic Information for the Integration of Foreigners into Croatian Society”. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Bulgaria |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The State Agency for Refugees presented a video of social services available to unaccompanied minors. The video was produced by UNHCR and is available in Arabic, Bulgarian, Dari, English and Pashto. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Finland |
2019 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The website, Asylum in Finland, maintained by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, was improved. New information leaflets and videos with simple terminology were developed for applicants in the framework of the AMIF-funded ONE project. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Slovenia |
2020 |
Institutional |
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Access to information |
The Ministry of the Interior took over the information provision sessions, after the expiry of a contract with an NGO who was previously charged with this task. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
Vulnerable persons are now notified about the right to a medical examination to detect signs of persecution or serious harm. This information is included in the document in which applicants provide data for an application. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Netherlands |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The IND started to modernise the digital system so that the latest information is rapidly available, such as the status of an application and when a decision is expected. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Netherlands |
2020 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The COA published a new brochure for employers Newcomers on their way to work - Guide for employers, providing information to facilitate the employment of beneficiaries of international protection. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Ireland |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) published a leaflet on Internet safety which was targeted at both staff and parents of children who are housed in accommodation centres. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Access to information |
Free legal advice must be available in each asylum facility. |
CZ LEG 01 2019 |
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Belgium |
2019 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
Fedasil launched a multi-lingual information platform for applicants for international protection, www.fedasilinfo.be, accessible only from Belgium and available in 12 languages. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Belgium |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The Fedasil Info Point was reopened in 2023 next to the Bordet reception centre with expanded tasks to support applicants residing outside of the reception network, migrants in transit and people without a legal residence. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Greece |
2020 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The Ministry of Migration and Asylum launched an online helpdesk for beneficiaries of international protection. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Lithuania |
2019 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The Refugee Reception Centre launched lectures for refugees and asylum applicants on the differences in status, rights and responsibilities, as well as general information on Lithuania (history, geography, education labour law, domestic violence, medical services, etc). With the use of new technologies, the Rukla Refugee Reception Centre also provided similar information through its new Facebook social network account. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Luxembourg |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
A new website with information for asylum applicants was launched in February 2023 (it is only accessible from within the country). |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Cyprus |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
An information kiosk was set up in Pournara where applicants can seek information on the status of their file and ask questions about the asylum procedure in general. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |
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Germany |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Access to information |
The Asylum Act was complemented with Article 12a, which regulates the modalities of BAMF counselling on asylum procedures for applicants. |
DE LEG 03 2019 |
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Cyprus |
2023 |
Policy |
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Access to information |
The authorities launched an information campaign in Nigeria warning about the realities of the journey and arrival in Cyprus. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2024 |