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Norway |
2022 |
Legislative |
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The Dublin procedure |
Guidelines clarified that the Dublin III Regulation did not apply to persons who were granted collective protection (a status similar to temporary protection in the EU framework). |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Italy |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
Labour market access was granted to persons under humanitarian protection for medical reasons or due to natural disasters. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Slovakia |
2022 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
A draft amendment to the Asylum Act and other related acts was adopted and put to public consultation, defining and regulating the initial integration of beneficiaries of international protection. The amendments are expected to enter into force in June 2022. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Lithuania |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Interpretation services |
Amendments clarified that an applicant has the right to free oral interpretation related to the asylum application. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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France |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The Ministry of the Interior provided instructions to the prefectures on the early examination of residence permit requests of unaccompanied minors under the care of departmental child care services. The objective is to ensure that rights - in particular work permits related to vocational education programmes - do not immediately cease when the minor reaches adulthood. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Greece |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
A Joint Ministerial Decision was issued on the terms of material reception condition under the ESTIA II programme, implementing Law No 4674/2020. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Hungary |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Access to procedure |
Government Decree No 233/2020 (V.26.) defined special rules for the asylum procedure and requires applicants to submit a letter of intent at a Hungarian diplomatic mission in a non-EU country prior to their entry to Hungary and application for asylum. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Austria |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Special procedures to process asylum applications |
The UK and Northern Ireland were added to the list of safe countries of origin. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Bulgaria |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Legal assistance and representation |
Following amendments, the Law on Asylum and Refugees clearly states that state authorities have an obligation to ensure asylym applicants' access to legal aid. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Denmark |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Access to procedure |
The Danish Immigration Service took over some responsibilities of the registration process from the police. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Finland |
2020 |
Legislative |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
A working group has been set up to draw up a new act to assist victims of human trafficking. The working group's mandate runs until the end of 2022. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Luxembourg |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
The Law on Social Inclusion Income (REVIS) entered into force on 1 January 2019. All beneficiaries of international protection and their family members aged 25 or older can benefit from the social inclusion income. |
LU LEG 04 2019 |
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Spain |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The instruction granted the right to work for working-age unaccompanied minors. |
ES LEG 02 2019 |
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Germany |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Detention during the asylum procedure |
Custody when preparing for a removal (Vorbereitungshaft) was extended for persons who are considered to be a threat to public security. |
DE LEG 03 2019 |
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Germany |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Content of protection |
The amended law underlined that authorities are obliged to ensure that minors have access to education and care services in a federal state. |
DE LEG 05 2019 |
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Hungary |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Detention during the asylum procedure |
An amendment entered into force which added new criteria for compulsory confinement of third country nationals under the Aliens Policing Procedure. |
HU LEG 03 2019 |
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Austria |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The act establishes the Federal Agency for Care and Support Services. |
AT LEG 02 2019 |
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Czech Republic |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Return of former applicants |
The non-refoulement check within the return decision procedure was simplified. The check is no longer required for persons from safe countries of origin, unless the person states that in his/her specific case there are concerns about his/her safety in case of return. |
CZ LEG 01 2019 |
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France |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The order defined the state’s financial contribution to the départements for accommodating and assessing the health of applicants claiming to be unaccompanied minors. |
FR LEG 05 2019 |
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Germany |
2019 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The financial allowance rates were adjusted. Single applicants receive EUR 354 (from EUR 344 previously). A couple in the same accommodation receives EUR 310 (from EUR 318 previously). An applicant accommodated in a reception centre receives EUR 310 and Young people between 14 and 17 years and adults under 25 years living with their parents are entitled to EUR 275. |
DE LEG 02 2019 |
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Cyprus |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Return of former applicants |
Amendments entered into force allowing the Head of the Asylum Office to issue a deportation or removal order jointly with a negative decision when deciding on an application for international protection. Both decisions, which are no longer separate administrative acts, can be challenged before the International Protection Administrative Court and the suspensive effect may be automatic. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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France |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Return of former applicants |
Penal sanctions apply to people who refuse to comply with health requirements which are required for an automatic enforcement of an expulsion measure. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Latvia |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Asylum Law and several corresponding laws were amended related to documents certifying an applicant’s status. These modifications aim to facilitate an applicant’s access to health care, education and employment. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Access to procedure |
The initial interview was dropped (combined with the application interview). During the application interview, applicants are for a brief statement on the reasons for seeking asylum. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Slovenia |
2021 |
Legislative |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Following amendments to the International Protection Act (IPA), two new decrees were adopted on an applicant’s reception rights and accommodations for unaccompanied children, as well as a decree on house rules of the asylum centre. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |