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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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Content of protection |
The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and United Work implemented a pilot project on employment for recognised beneficiaries of international protection in the Eindhoven region. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Slovenia |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
A new contingency plan was adopted to ensure accommodation and care in the event of a sudden or gradual increase in the number of applicants for international protection. The plan also addresses the implementation of international protection procedures and provides for personnel and financial adjustments in the event of opening new accommodation facilities. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Lithuania |
2019 |
Policy |
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Country of origin information |
A three-year project to update the information portal of the Asylum Division of the Migration Department was completed. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Sweden |
2022 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Swedish Migration Agency issued a legal position on the relevant time for determining the age of an applicant or a sponsor, in particular in cases of family reunification. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Sweden |
2019 |
Policy |
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Unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups |
The Swedish Migration Agency published new instructions on handling LGBTI cases and changed its system on assessing these cases. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Spain |
2019 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The number of staff working on asylum was increased. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Belgium |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Return of former applicants |
Fedasil in Belgium issued a new instruction on the implementation of the return process for failed applicants with serious medical issues. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Finland |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The AMIF-funded OSAKA project was finalised, focusing on the assessment and recognition of previous education, work experiences and skills. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Cyprus |
2019 |
Policy |
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Return of former applicants |
The AMIF project established the national forced return monitoring system, conducted by the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights Ombudsman. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Bulgaria |
2019 |
Policy |
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The Dublin procedure |
A new software was piloted to store files of applicants who are subject to incoming Dublin requests from other states. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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France |
2019 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The Prime Minister evaluated the results of amendments introduced in September 2018 and put forward several major guidelines shaping the French migration policy, including improving integration policies and the reception of applicants for international protection. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Netherlands |
2019 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
Changes in the procedure to grant a residence permit for persons in a distressing situation were implemented (among others) with the abolishment of the discretionary power of the Minister for Migration and by mandating the Managing Director of the IND to consider ex officio within the first assessment of the application whether a distressing situation exists. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Austria |
2019 |
Policy |
|
Content of protection |
Withdrawal procedures remained a priority for the BFA. |
EASO Asylum Report 2020 |
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Belgium |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
Fedasil launched a seven-module training programme for managers and training in breathing techniques for staff working in reception centres to support their emotional resilience. The content of the training on dealing with aggression was expanded. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Cyprus |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Access to procedure |
The Cypriot Council of Ministers approved the establishment of an inter-ministerial committee mandated to suggest specific responses and management measures to address the emergency resulting from increased migration flows; a management unit with operational facilities; and a contingency plan for the irregular arrival of third-country nationals by sea or through the Green Line. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Finland |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Return of former applicants |
Various projects were implemented on processing data and digitalising information systems relevant to return, while the relevant legal framework was adapted accordingly. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Germany |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The AnkER concept is planned not to be used any longer, even though similar facilities for initial reception remain. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Sweden |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A legal position was published on public assistants, outlining the requirements to be appointed by the Swedish Migration Agency. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Iceland |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The Directorate of Immigration was developing new standard operating procedures for applicants with disabilities and mental health issues. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Switzerland |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The State Secretariat for Migration presented the results of the first evaluation of the law that reformed the asylum procedure in 2019. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Italy |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Ministry of the Interior signed a memorandum of understanding with civil society organisations (Rete per la Parità, Le Contemporanee, the National Council of Italian Women and the Italian division of Soroptimist International) to support the reception and integration of Afghan evacuees. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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France |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Ministry of the Interior published its National plan for the reception of applicants and the integration of refugees for 2021-2023, aiming to create 4,500 additional reception places in 2021. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Latvia |
2021 |
Policy |
|
Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Ministry of Education and Science prepared a report on applicant children’s education, informing the Cabinet of Ministers of the challenges and potential solutions in light of the increased number of applicant children in the country. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Ireland |
2020 |
Policy |
|
Interpretation services |
The Advisory Group on the Provision of Support including Accommodation to Persons in the International Protection Process examined issues regarding the provision of interpretation during accommodation in the International Protection Process in Ireland and recommended to introduce an accreditation test for interpreters from mid-2023 and to adopt a code of conduct. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |