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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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Iceland |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
Young Afghan refugees who received protection shortly after turning 18 years are now also allowed to apply for family reunification. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Iceland |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The parliament adopted a resolution for the implementation of an action plan for immigration issues for 2022-2025. Based on the resolution, a steering group was established to formulate a comprehensive integration strategy, with a focus on labour market integration. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) published revised work instructions for the assessment of applications from apostates and atheists. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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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 introduced for Russian conscripts (men aged 18 to 27), who deserted or refused to perform military service. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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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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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The moratorium on decisions and departures for Afghan applicants ended, and the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) resumed the decision process on a case-by-case basis. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The recruitment of staff for the authorities in the migration chain continued throughout 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The time limit for deciding on an application for international protection was extended by 9 months. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Special procedures to assess protection needs |
Following the decision of the Council of State, all groups that were paid special attention in Track 2 were excluded from the safe country of origin designation. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Netherlands |
2022 |
Policy |
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Special procedures to assess protection needs |
The Unites States, Armenia and Trinidad and Tobago were re-assessed as safe countries of origin. |
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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Malta |
2022 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The International Protection Agency sampled cases for quality assurance. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Luxembourg |
2022 |
Policy |
|
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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Lithuania |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Migration Department introduced measures to address the high-level of staff turnover. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Italy |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
A Plan for Unaccompanied Minors was adopted, following the arrival of Ukrainian children. It was regularly updated throughout the year to address arising concerns. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Italy |
2022 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The National Action Plan 2022-2025 was adopted with long-term strategies and actions aimed at raising awareness, better prevention and the social integration of victims of trafficking. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Ireland |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Interpreters were permitted to use videoconferencing during the first instance procedures rather than provide interpretation by telephone. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Ireland |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
A regularisation scheme was launched, under which applicants who had been waiting for a decision for more than 2 years may access the labour market and acquire a residence permit. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Ireland |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Detention during the asylum procedure |
Immigration detention facilities became operational at Dublin airport. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Ireland |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Department of Justice omitted interviews for certain profiles (such as applicants from Afghanistan, Eritrea and Somalia) in order to speed up the asylum procedure. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Ireland |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The International Protection Office implemented a new case load management system. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Italy |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The National Association of Employment Agencies and four trade unions signed an agreement to facilitate the labour market integration of beneficiaries of international protection and of national forms of protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Italy |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
The new National Plan for the Integration of Beneficiaries of International Protection 2022-2024 was adopted. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Ireland |
2022 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The International Protection Office implemented a revised asylum application procedure. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |