Recent developments timeline

2026

• Switzerland 28/10/2026 National authority

  Federal Council plans to adopt the EU Return Regulation

• European Union 27/10/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  EU Commission proposes reform of Frontex with expanded mandate

• Norway 23/10/2026 National authority

  Municipalities will be asked to settle the lowest number of refugees in five years

• Denmark 23/10/2026 National authority

  Ministry sets new allocation system for persons under the Special Act on Displaced Persons from Ukraine

• Luxembourg 22/10/2026 Civil society organisation

  ECRE interview with Passerell on the Pact implementation in Luxembourg

• Denmark 21/10/2026 National authority

  Immigration Service publishes new report on the socio-economic situation in Syria

• Malta 16/10/2026 National authority

  Annual anti-human trafficking conference calls for stronger partnerships to combat human trafficking

• Cyprus 16/10/2026 National authority

  Ministry of Justice and Public Order organises workshop to strengthen the fight against human trafficking

• European Union 16/10/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  European Commission adopts new strategy to combat human trafficking

• Norway 16/10/2026 National authority

  Ministry issues instructions for the cessation and revocation of refugee status for some Afghan nationals

• Switzerland 15/10/2026 National authority

  SEM temporarily reopens shelter in Niederscherli

• Belgium 15/10/2026 National authority

  CGRS establishes a unit dedicated to security and exclusion-related issues

• Norway 14/10/2026 National authority

  Ministry issues instructions clarifying practices following Norway's recognition of Palestine

• Croatia 14/10/2026 Civil society organisation

  Three Afghan nationals lodge complaint with the ECtHR about their detention and expulsion from Croatia in 2020

• Slovakia 14/10/2026 National authority

  Government approves new integrated border management strategy for 2027-2032

• Cyprus 14/10/2026 National authority

  Renewal of residence permits for family reunification to submitted online as of 1 January 2027

• Netherlands 13/10/2026 National authority

  Senate approves abolishing judicial penalty payments

• Luxembourg 12/10/2026 National authority

  Minister for Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception provides update on Finance Inspectorate audit recommendations for the ONA and reception conditions for women at the Soleuvre reception facility

• Croatia 12/10/2026 National authority

  The Ministry of the Interior publishes new forms and information leaflets for applicants subject to screening and border return procedures

• Malta 12/10/2026 National authority

  Minister announces a comprehensive reform of immigration law

• Norway 09/10/2026 National authority

  Ministry to submit legislative proposal to extend the maximum duration of temporary collective protection

• Denmark 09/10/2026 National authority

  Ministry reports record number of voluntary returns to Syria

• Slovenia 09/10/2026 National authority

  USDS publishes 2026 report on human trafficking in Slovenia

• Bulgaria 09/10/2026 National authority

  SAR holds discussions with the EUAA on the extension of the Operational Plan

• Slovenia 08/10/2026 National authority

  Minister urges European Commission to include secondary movements in the assessment of migratory pressure for the solidarity cycle

• Norway 07/10/2026 National authority

  Government strengthens measures to help more migrants learn Norwegian and find employment

• Norway 07/10/2026 National authority

  Government proposes temporary funding increase in 2027 national budget to manage displaced persons from Ukraine

• Norway 07/10/2026 Civil society organisation

  NOAS criticises cuts to legal aid in the 2027 national budget

• Latvia 07/10/2026 National authority

  Cabinet of Ministers further extends VILKATIS operation to combat irregular migration

• Croatia 07/10/2026 National authority

  MED-9 meeting addresses security, asylum and strategic partnerships

• Sweden 07/10/2026 National authority

  SMA reduces refugee quota for 2026

• Cyprus 06/10/2026 National authority

  DMMIP signs grant agreement to provide specialised services to manage judicial cases related to asylum

• Bulgaria 05/10/2026 National authority

  SAR Chairman inspects territorial centres to assess operational needs

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

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

• Bulgaria 05/10/2026 National authority

  SAR Chairman conducts a visit in the safe zone for unaccompanied minors in Ovcha Kupel

• Bulgaria 02/10/2026 National authority

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

• Malta 02/10/2026 Civil society organisation

  Group of NGOs create forum to coordinate services provided to vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees

• Bulgaria 02/10/2026 National authority

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

• Norway 02/10/2026 National authority

  UNE publishes updated practice note on persecution on grounds of religion

• Norway 02/10/2026 National authority

  Ministry proposes legislative amendments to transfer operation of immigration detention centre to correctional services

• Bulgaria 02/10/2026 National authority

  SAR Chairman visits the registration and reception centre in Voenna Rampa

• Cyprus 02/10/2026 National authority

  Parliamentary Committee discusses Civil Protection Law 2026

• Denmark 01/10/2026 National authority

  Minister urges EU to strengthen social media monitoring to anticipate migrant flows

• Sweden 01/10/2026 National authority

  New reception law to cover more people and more controls introduced

• Czechia 01/10/2026 National authority

  Registration for special long-term visa for displaced persons from Ukraine begins in October 2026

• 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

• Cyprus 01/10/2026 National authority

  Deputy Minister participates in the Council of the EU JHAA meeting

• Austria 30/09/2026 National authority

  Austria no longer applies automatic temporary protection status for military-aged men from Ukraine

• Bulgaria 30/09/2026 National authority

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

• Sweden 30/09/2026 National authority

  Swedish Migration Agency publishes a report on voluntary repatriation

• Latvia 30/09/2026 National authority

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

• Austria 29/09/2026 National authority

  Austria closes three more federal reception centres following record-low numbers

• Malta 29/09/2026 National authority

  Minister calls for stronger European response to irregular migration at Munich Migration Meeting

• 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

• Denmark 26/09/2026 National authority

  Core group of ministers meet to advance plans for EU external return hubs for rejected asylum seekers

• Switzerland 25/09/2026 National authority

  Federal Council increases funding for integration programmes

• Norway 25/09/2026 National authority

  UDI and UNE lift the suspension of returns to Iran and resume case processing

• Austria 25/09/2026 Civil society organisation

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

• Norway 25/09/2026 Civil society organisation

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

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

  Providus publishes article on Latvia's migration and asylum policy

• Cyprus 24/09/2026 National authority

  Ministry proposes to amend IPAC Law 2026 on the number of judges required

• Norway 24/09/2026 National authority

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Croatia 18/09/2026 National authority

  Government extends housing support for displaced persons from Ukraine until 4 March 2028

• Poland 18/09/2026 National authority

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

• Bulgaria 17/09/2026 National authority

  New Chairman appointed for the State Agency for Refugees

• Norway 17/09/2026 National authority

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

• Czechia 17/09/2026 National authority

  Minister of the Interior holds video conference with Ukrainian counterpart

• Italy 17/09/2026 Civil society organisation

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

• Malta 16/09/2026 National authority

  Ombudsman raises concerns over lack of involvement in the independent monitoring mechanism under the Screening Regulation

• Greece 16/09/2026 National authority

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

• Bulgaria 16/09/2026 National authority

  Amended draft Law on Foreigners passes first reading in Parliament

• Denmark 16/09/2026 National authority

  Immigration Service publishes new report on the security situation for civilians in Ukraine

• Norway 15/09/2026 National authority

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

• Ireland 15/09/2026 International organisation

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

• Latvia 15/09/2026 National authority

  New Immigration Law enters into force

• Bulgaria 14/09/2026 Civil society organisation

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

• Czechia 14/09/2026 International organisation

  UN Committee on the Rights of the Child rules in a 2019 case of illegal detention and inadequate age assessment

• 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

• Malta 10/09/2026 National authority

  IPA announces extension of temporary protection until 4 March 2028

• 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

• Spain 10/09/2026 National authority

  Spain receives new arrivals under the national resettlement plan for 2026