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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A moratorium on decisions and returns was in place for political opponents from Sudan between 24 February and 24 August 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
As a temporary measure, prolonged until September 2023, unaccompanied minors aged 17 years and 9 months and older were placed in regular asylum reception centres (azc), without special support since November 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Sweden |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A new legal position (RS/089/2021) was published on the examination of protection needs for citizens from Afghanistan, in particular on the situation of women and girls. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2019 |
Policy |
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Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
The COA developed a comic strip for minor applicants about everyday life in a reception centre, appointed a contact person and organised swimming lessons for children. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Switzerland |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Switzerland significantly increased the number of accommodation places for asylum applicants and persons in need of temporary protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Sweden |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Return of former applicants |
The Swedish Migration Agency published a legal comment on Sudan leading to the temporary suspension of returns to the country. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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United Kingdom |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Resettlement and humanitarian admissions |
A new global resettlement scheme was announced to consolidate the three largest national programmes. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
A safe zone for vulnerable applicants was designed with EASO’s support in the First Reception Centre “Pournara” in Cyprus (not yet operational). |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Finland |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Finnish Immigration Service developed an online course and exam on Finnish society and values. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Finland |
2019 |
Policy |
|
The Dublin procedure |
The first transfer decision to Greece since 2011 was made. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Policy |
|
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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Ireland |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Executive Officers in the International Protection Office (IPO) were granted the authority for single sign-off on certain cases. Some panel members and case workers are assigned to handle caseloads from specific countries to improve their knowledge for swift decision-making. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Austria |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
In cooperation with UNHCR and the IOM, the Austrian Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) organised regularly training sessions for its staff on identifying special needs and vulnerabilities, interviewing applicants with special needs, and tailoring approaches to specific groups, such as women, children, LGBTIQ applicants and survivors of trafficking in the asylum procedure. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Belgium |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Return of former applicants |
By 2022, 80 new staff members are expected to be recruited as return counsellors to organise interviews and information sessions with migrants and rejected asylum seekers living in private housing, who have recently received a return decision. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Cyprus |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The registration of job seekers among asylum applicants and the renewal of their unemployment period moved online. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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France |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The implementation of the “National plan for the reception of asylum applicants and the integration of refugees” started in 2021, with the creation of 4,900 places for applicants and 408 places for recognised beneficiaries of international protection with vulnerabilities. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Greece |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Ministry of Migration and Asylum took over the cash assistance component of the ESTIA programme from UNHCR. The transition entailed policy changes in the entitlements. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Sweden |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Swedish Migration Agency updated its legal position on considering children's age in family reunification procedures, following the CJEU's relevant judgment. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Ireland |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
Specific policies were introduced 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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Denmark |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Ministry of Immigration and Integration Affairs published the progress report for 2020 on the Integration Action Plan. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Italy |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Resettlement and humanitarian admissions |
A new protocol for the protection of 500 individuals from Libya was signed between the Department of the Civil Liberties and Immigration under the Italian Ministry of the Interior, the Sant' Egidio community and the Federazione Chiese Evangeliche Italiane (FCEI). |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Germany |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The BAMF launched a new digital information platform, offering information on integration services. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Lithuania |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Resettlement and humanitarian admissions |
To facilitate resettlement in Lithuania, as of April 2021 travel documents issued to refugees by the International Committee of the Red Cross were recognised as valid. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Lithuania |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The Ministry of Social Security and Labour signed a cooperation agreement with the Mykolas Romeris University to provide English or Lithuanian language courses for selected beneficiaries of international protection. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Malta |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The International Protection Agency’s interpreters are bound by a code of conduct to increase professionalism and performance since 2021. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |