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Finland |
2021 |
Policy |
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Interpretation services |
New quality assurance modalities for interpretation services were put in place in 2021 after the launch of the project Tulppani in 2020. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Portugal |
2020 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Council of Ministers in Portugal adopted a resolution establishing a single system for the reception and integration of beneficiaries of international protection. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Germany |
2021 |
Policy |
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Interpretation services |
The coalition agreement set out to closely monitor the use of interpreters for LGBTIQ applicants for international protection. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Sweden |
2020 |
Policy |
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Interpretation services |
The Swedish Migration Agency published a legal position on the competency check of interpreters and translators. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Ireland |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Immigration Service launched a new website in July 2021 and published a new Digitisation Strategy to transition from paper-based processes to more efficient immigration services. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Switzerland |
2020 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The State Secretariat for Migration assessed the functioning of the asylum system during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Italy |
2021 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The Ministry of the Interior issued a decree modifying previous tender specifications by increasing the per capita amount awarded to managing organisations of reception facilities in order to cover psychological support, social and local guidance, and language courses. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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France |
2020 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
The General Directorate for Foreigners in France launched a telephone support centre for employees of the local orientation platforms (SPADA) and reception centres. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Latvia |
2021 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The government adopted in February 2021 a general policy planning document entitled “Guidelines for the Development of a Cohesive and Civically Active Society for 2021-2027”, followed by an action plan, outlining activities also for the integration of foreigners. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Latvia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Detention during the asylum procedure |
The State Border Guard's internal regulations were amended to determine the procedure for children accompanied by an adult applicant who is ordered to be detained. |
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 initiated a process to digitise all physical case files and transition towards an electronic filing system. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2020 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The IND published new work instructions on further investigation in family reunification procedures, including DNA testing in the asylum procedure. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Netherlands |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
A decision and departure moratorium was issued for Afghan nationals and ethnic Tigrayans from Ethiopia. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Netherlands |
2020 |
Policy |
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Access to procedure |
In the framework of the Flexibility of the Asylum Chain Programme, tweaks started to be introduced to the identification and registration process, including the launching of the control board (regietafel), setting up a front portal (voorportal) in Ter Apel and introducing the use of a common file structure available for all stakeholders of the asylum chain. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Netherlands |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The return of unaccompanied minors was suspended until an examination determines if they would receive adequate reception and care in the country of origin. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Belgium |
2020 |
Policy |
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Country of origin information |
CEDOCA developed a new training programme on COI through an online tutorial. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Romania |
2021 |
Policy |
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Content of protection |
The new National Strategy on Immigration for 2021-2024 was launched in Romania, including special objectives on integration. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Croatia |
2020 |
Policy |
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Interpretation services |
The AMIF-funded project, Translation services during providing assistance in the integration process was ongoing. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Spain |
2021 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The National Strategic Plan against Human Trafficking for 2021-2023 was adopted. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Finland |
2020 |
Policy |
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Access to procedure |
The Finnish Immigration Service published a report on the duty of the authorities to clarify and gather information on immigration matters in general, including for asylum applications. The report forms part of the AMIF-funded MISEC project, which aims to strengthen cooperation between immigration and security authorities. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Switzerland |
2021 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
The Federal Council sought to renew the Central Information System on Migration (SYMIC) and develop new functionalities. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2022 |
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Belgium |
2020 |
Policy |
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Resettlement and humanitarian admissions |
A new community sponsorship programme was activated and the first families arrived to Belgium through this programme at the end of 2020. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Greece |
2020 |
Policy |
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Processing asylum applications at first instance |
Among the planned government projects for 2021, the consolidation and upgrading of electronic decision-making, tele-interviewing and tele-interpretation initiatives are foreseen. |
EASO Asylum Report 2021 |
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Belgium |
2022 |
Policy |
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Reception of applicants for international protection |
Fedasil presented its new management plan for the period 2021-2026. It defines the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |
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Czech Republic |
2022 |
Policy |
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Persons with special needs in the asylum procedure |
The Ministry of the Interior launched a mapping project on the situation of child trafficking and created ""Human Trafficking Indicators Cards"" to help professionals better identify possible victims of human trafficking. |
EUAA Asylum Report 2023 |