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Latvia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Support measures for beneficiaries of international protection (refugees and persons with alternative status), reception and accommodation in Latvia continued in 2020 with funding from AMIF, providing integration courses, Latvian language courses, as well as cultural, sports and recreational events and events fostering intercultural communication and co-operation with the local community. Information Centres for Newcomers (ICI) continued to operate in five different location and help newcomers with the orientation of administration and daily life, following their establishment in 2016 with AMIF support. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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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 application of the recast Qualification Directive Articles 15(b) and 15(c) for applicants from Libya. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The introduction of the new civic integration system is further postponed and it is foreseen to be launched on 1 January 2022 instead of 1 July 2021. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Netherlands |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The policy was adjusted on the assessment of the cases of persons from Turkey, who are active in politics, journalism or human rights. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The State Secretary for Justice and Security announced that the so-called guest arrangement (logeerregeling) for beneficiaries of international protection will continue and is planned to be expanded. Under this arrangement, beneficiaries of international protection may volunteer to be placed with a host family, family or friends, while they are in wait for their definitive housing arrangement. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Norway |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The UDI commissioned an assessment of the quality of 150 asylum interviews and decisions in order to use the findings to draft guidelines and policy instructions to case officers who decide on asylum claims. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Belgium |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Immigration Office provided detailed guidance on the exceptional circumstances to extend the validity of family reunification decisions and the validity of supporting documents. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Romania |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
New standard operating procedures were developed in Romania on the identification, needs assessment, assistance and referral of vulnerable persons. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Croatian Action Plan for the Integration of Persons Granted International Protection was developed in 2020 and is foreseen to be implemented throughout 2021-2023. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Sweden |
2021 |
Policy |
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Special procedures to assess protection needs |
The Swedish Migration Agency published three legal positions related to the handling of subsequent applications. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Finland |
2020 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Following an ECHR decision at the end of 2019, the Finnish Immigration Service reviewed approximately 500 cases. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Switzerland |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at second or higher instance |
Negative decisions on Afghan nationals were suspended. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Bulgaria |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The National Refugee Employment and Training Programme in Bulgaria was extended for 2020. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Greece |
2020 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A new programme Project North was launched in Northern Greece at the end of September 2020 to speed up asylum procedures and conclude pending cases by 2021 in order to alleviate the pressure on accommodation structures. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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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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Denmark |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Evidentiary requirements were lightened from women and girl applicants from Afghanistan. International protection was granted in all relevant cases and rejected cases were reopened. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Germany |
2022 |
Policy |
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Interpretation services |
BAMF published a brochure for interpreters with information and recommendations for successful interpretation, a new webpage on interpretation in the asylum procedure, a bilingual terminology list on sexual orientation and gender identity, and an updated version of the booklet for interpreters. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Ireland |
2022 |
Policy |
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Detention during the asylum procedure |
Immigration detention facilities became operational at Dublin airport. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Access to procedure |
Several measures were introduced to speed up the registration process of certain profiles (Afghan evacuees, family members arriving through family reunification and applicants with appointments) and alleviate pressure on the central reception facility in Ter Apel. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
Temporary measures aimed to restrict family reunification until 31 December 2023. A visa was only issued to a family member when the assigned municipality notified that suitable accommodation had been found for the recognised beneficiary and the family members planning to join. Following Council of State rulings, the measure was abolished in February 2023. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Slovakia |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The asylum and reception contingency plan was revised to address the arrival of persons in need of temporary protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Lithuania |
2019 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Internal guidelines on the conduct of interviews and information-gathering in the asylum procedure were implemented. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Sweden |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The government appointed an inquiry commission to assess making language knowledge and knowledge of the Swedish society requirements for acquiring permanent residence in Sweden. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Sweden |
2019 |
Policy |
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Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
A new electronic personal interview form with child-friendly language and structure was developed. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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United Kingdom |
2019 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The third edition of the Indicators of Integration framework was published. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |