Recent developments timeline

2026

• European Union 05/10/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  EU Commission presents the plan to prevent and respond to mass irregular arrivals at EU external borders

• Bulgaria 02/10/2026 National authority

  SAR launches a pilot project to construct a centre for unaccompanied minors

• Bulgaria 02/10/2026 National authority

  SAR Chairman visits the registration and reception centre in Voenna Rampa

• Bulgaria 02/10/2026 National authority

  SAR and the State Agency for Child Protection highlight active cooperation to protect children

• Slovakia 01/10/2026 National authority

  Slovakia participates in meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs on migration management

• European Union 01/10/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  Council of the EU adopts new rules on return

• Bulgaria 30/09/2026 National authority

  SAR Chairman reiterates the need to protect children in the asylum procedure

• Latvia 30/09/2026 National authority

  Government reviews progress on the plan to control the stay of third-country nationals

• Bulgaria 28/09/2026 National authority

  SAR Chairman visits reception centres to assess operational needs

• Bulgaria 28/09/2026 National authority

  State Agency of Refugees and IOM discuss joint activities for social support

• Norway 28/09/2026 National authority

  Ministry of Justice and Public Security proposes amendments to using personal data in immigration IT system development and testing

• Germany 26/09/2026 National authority

  EU ministers discuss CEAS implementation at second migration meeting

• Austria 25/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  NGOs file complaint with the European Commission over new quota system for refugee family reunification

• Switzerland 25/09/2026 National authority

  Federal Council increases funding for integration programmes

• Norway 25/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  NOAS expresses concern over several Ethiopian asylum seekers being returned to Ethiopia after contact with Ethiopian intelligence at Norwegian detention centre

• Norway 24/09/2026 National authority

  Government proposes new permanent emergency provisions for high and unexpected arrivals of asylum seekers

• Latvia 24/09/2026 Research institution, academia, think tank and association

  Providus publishes article on Latvia's migration and asylum policy

• Switzerland 23/09/2026 National authority

  SEM appoints new Deputy Director of Immigration and Integration Directorate

• Denmark 23/09/2026 National authority

  Executive order extends temporary residence permits for displaced persons from Ukraine

• Greece 23/09/2026 National authority

  Ministry of Migration and Asylum hires additional staff to support Pact implementation

• Portugal 22/09/2026 National authority

  AIMA publishes annual report for 2025 on asylum and migration

• Latvia 22/09/2026 National authority

  Latvian and Estonian officials discuss measures to combat irregular migration

• Latvia 22/09/2026 National authority

  Government supports the Ministry of the Interior's comprehensive immigration restriction plan

• Iceland 22/09/2026 National authority

  Multicultural Department of the Icelandic Labour Authority publishes annual report

• Slovenia 22/09/2026 National authority

  Ministers of Slovenia, Croatia and Italy meet on migration management and cross-border cooperation

• Estonia 22/09/2026 National authority

  Estonia extends border guard mission on Latvia–Belarus border

• Latvia 21/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  The NGO ‘I Want to Help Refugees’ raises concerns over human rights risks and shortcomings in Latvia’s ‘immigration restriction plan’

• Austria 20/09/2026 National authority

  Ministry reports decline in applications for international protection, family reunification arrivals and number of persons in reception

• Poland 18/09/2026 National authority

  Government extends restrictions to apply for asylum at the Polish-Belarusian border until November 2026

• Norway 18/09/2026 National authority

  UDI and UNE lift the suspension of the duty to return to Lebanon and resume case processing

• Norway 18/09/2026 National authority

  Government announces that the temporary collective protection scheme will not be discontinued in 2027

• Bulgaria 17/09/2026 National authority

  New Chairman appointed for the State Agency for Refugees

• Italy 17/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  Civil society organisations raise concerns over searches of doctors suspected of issuing forged medical certificates

• Norway 17/09/2026 National authority

  Government proposes a new residence permit scheme for Ukrainians with temporary collective protection

• Greece 16/09/2026 National authority

  Ministry and contractors sign framework agreements to manage facilities for temporary reception

• Ireland 15/09/2026 International organisation

  UNHCR and Irish Refugee Advisory Board publish report gathering feedback on aspects of the asylum procedure

• Norway 15/09/2026 National authority

  UDI reports a 78% rejection rate among applicants for international protection

• Latvia 15/09/2026 National authority

  New Immigration Law enters into force

• Croatia 14/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  Croatian Red Cross launches project to provide social, psychosocial and healthcare support in reception centres until 2029

• Lithuania 14/09/2026 National authority

  Reception and Integration Agency launches public procurement to implement family reunification activities

• Bulgaria 14/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  Foundation for Access to Rights raises concerns over amendments to the Law on Foreigners in Bulgaria

• Ireland 10/09/2026 National authority

  Ireland appoints new Chief Inspector of Asylum Border Procedures

• Spain 10/09/2026 National authority

  Spain receives new arrivals under the national resettlement plan for 2026

• Switzerland 10/09/2026 National authority

  SEM awards contract for support services in federal asylum centres

• Latvia 10/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  NGO implements project to monitor and influence the implementation of the Pact at the EU's eastern external borders

• Estonia 09/09/2026 National authority

  Estonia reports positive progress after 3 months of Pact implementation

• Ireland 09/09/2026 National authority

  Government supports amendments to nationality and citizenship bill

• Norway 09/09/2026 National authority

  Norway adopts new regulations on support for returns and reintegration

• Estonia 08/09/2026 National authority

  Social Insurance Board clarifies the support system for unaccompanied minors under the Pact

• Denmark 08/09/2026 National authority

  Refugee Appeals Board lifts suspension on processing asylum applications by Iranians

• Ireland 07/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  Coalition of civil society organisations urges government to halt the proposed amendments to nationality and citizenship bill

• Denmark 04/09/2026 National authority

  EU Core Group discuss next steps in establishing return hubs

• Greece 04/09/2026 National authority

  Group of EU Member States, including Greece, agree on plan to create return hubs in third countries

• Italy 04/09/2026 National authority

  Frontex and police sign MOU to open a Frontex antenna office in Rome

• Italy 04/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  The suspension of transfers from Trieste to the rest of the country leaves applicants on the streets

• Greece 03/09/2026 National authority

  Greek Ombudsman calls for permanent facilities with dignified conditions for migrants arriving in Crete

• Norway 03/09/2026 National authority

  UDI closes 14 reception centres

• Finland 03/09/2026 National authority

  Government proposes to extend the Border Security Act

• Denmark 03/09/2026 National authority

  Special Act on Ukraine amended with new rules for Ukrainian men of military age

• Finland 02/09/2026 National authority

  EUR 29 million granted for border security, asylum and migration management

• Latvia 02/09/2026 National authority

  Cabinet of Ministers decides to extend VILKATIS operation to combat irregular migration at eastern border

• Denmark 02/09/2026 National authority

  Danish minister holds ministerial meeting with EU partners to discuss return hubs

• Bulgaria 01/09/2026 Civil society organisation

  Foundation for Access to Rights submits contribution to EUAA monitoring exercise in Bulgaria

• Finland 01/09/2026 National authority

  Finnish Immigration Service provides updates on end of reception services after 1 September 2026

• Finland 01/09/2026 National authority

  Ministry launches call for proposals for border security and migration management with EU funding

• Finland 01/09/2026 National authority

  Government submits proposal to increase financial threshold for family reunification

• Denmark 01/09/2026 National authority

  Denmark adopts legislation to implement key aspects of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

• Denmark 01/09/2026 National authority

  Danish Immigration Service undergoes internal reorganisation

• Italy 01/09/2026 National authority

  Court of Cassation in collaboration with EUAA publishes list of jurisprudence for May and July 2026

• Portugal 31/08/2026 National authority

  President promulgates Law on Foreign Nationals and the Granting of Asylum

• Norway 31/08/2026 National authority

  UDI closes seven reception centres

• Denmark 28/08/2026 National authority

  Center Hviding is being converted into a residential center for displaced persons from Ukraine

• France 28/08/2026 National authority

  Launch of call for expression of interest to specialise 50 accommodation places for victims of trafficking or violence

• Lithuania 27/08/2026 National authority

  Reception and Integration Agency signs cooperation agreement with the National Association Against Human Trafficking

• Netherlands 26/08/2026 National authority

  New agreement reached with service provider to ensure the continuity of youth health care

• Poland 26/08/2026 National authority

  Government extends the buffer zone on the Polish-Belarusian border until the end of November 2026

• Norway 25/08/2026 National authority

  The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion reports that approximately half of working-age displaced persons from Ukraine are currently employed

• Greece 24/08/2026 National authority

  Greek and Danish ministers meet to discuss return hubs

• Iceland 24/08/2026 National authority

  The Ministry of Justice publishes new guidelines on the processing of applications for collective protection

• Norway 20/08/2026 National authority

  UNE updates its practice description on protection in Somalia cases

• Switzerland 19/08/2026 National authority

  Federal Council extends protection status S for Ukrainians until March 2028 and introduces new measures

• Switzerland 19/08/2026 National authority

  Federal Council publishes its 2025 report

• Bulgaria 19/08/2026 National authority

  SAR discusses the possibility to take over management of the three safe zones for unaccompanied minors

• European Union 18/08/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  European Commission publishes FAQ on the verification process for the eligibility for temporary protection

• Slovenia 18/08/2026 National authority

  Meeting on lenghty international protection procedures and accomodation capacity

• Bulgaria 18/08/2026 Civil society organisation

  The Supreme Administrative Court restores access to housing for all minors, beneficiaries of temporary protection in Bulgaria

• Spain 17/08/2026 National authority

  Five temporary humanitarian facilities to be opened in Ceuta

• Austria 17/08/2026 National authority

  Interior Minister Karner meets Danish Migration Minister on Return Hubs outside Europe

• Ireland 17/08/2026 National authority

  Guidance published on safeguarding adults at risk of harm in accommodation centres

• Latvia 17/08/2026 National authority

  President of Latvia visits Latvia–Belarus border

• Cyprus 17/08/2026 Civil society organisation

  Caritas informs on material reception conditions in Cyprus

• Switzerland 15/08/2026 National authority

  SEM opens new federal centre in Altstätten

• Italy 14/08/2026 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior launches call for 3,200 new second line reception places

• Germany 13/08/2026 National authority

  BAMF launches new interactive digital map displaying AMIF projects

• Finland 13/08/2026 National authority

  Government proposes a change of leadership for the Finnish Border Guard

• Estonia 13/08/2026 National authority

  Government extends temporary protection until March 2028 for Ukrainian nationals

• France 12/08/2026 National authority

  New datasets published on asylum applications, decisions and international protection status

• Switzerland 12/08/2026 National authority

  Federal Council launches consultations on amendments to social assistance for Ukrainians

• Latvia 12/08/2026 National authority

  Latvia extends temporary protection until March 2028

• Slovakia 12/08/2026 National authority

  Slovakia introduces new requirements for granting temporary protection to Ukrainian men