Recent developments timeline

2026

• Estonia 03/06/2026 National authority

  New Act on Granting International Protection to Aliens published in the State Gazette

• Netherlands 02/06/2026 National authority

  The Minister for Asylum and Migration issued a six month decision and departure moratorium concerning Lebanon

• Slovakia 02/06/2026 National authority

  Parliament approves the amendments to the Act on the Residence of Foreigners

• European Union 02/06/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  EU Commission issues opinions on prolonged reintroduction of internal border controls in Schengen countries

• Sweden 01/06/2026 National authority

  Swedish Migration Agency approves new rules for those awaiting deportation

• Norway 01/06/2026 National authority

  UNE allows new applications for international protection for applicants previously refused due to residence permit, following a Supreme Court judgment

• Norway 01/06/2026 National authority

  Government discusses integration policies with voluntary organisations at the National Integration Conference

• European Union 01/06/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  Council of the EU and the EU Parliament reaches deal on return of irregular third-country nationals

• Czechia 01/06/2026 National authority

  Refugee Facility Administration (SUZ) publishes annual report for 2025

• Norway 30/05/2026 National authority

  Parliament adopts government's new declaration on integration for newly-arrived refugees and their family members

• Spain 29/05/2026 National authority

  New programme for labour integration of applicants and beneficiaries of international protection

• Germany 28/05/2026 Research institution, academia, think tank and association

  German Institute for Economic Research study finds difficulties for refugees to access the healthcare system in first years after arrival

• Bulgaria 28/05/2026 National authority

  UNHCR delivers training on refugee law to 200 border police officers

• Poland 27/05/2026 National authority

  Government extends the buffer zone on the Polish-Belarusian border until September 2026

• Switzerland 27/05/2026 National authority

  Federal Council adopts proposal to amend the Foregin Nationals and Integration Act

• Ireland 26/05/2026 National authority

  Government approves new measures to phase out support to temporary protection beneficiaries

• Ireland 26/05/2026 Civil society organisation

  Ukraine Civil Society Forum rises concerns over reduced support for Ukrainians

• Netherlands 26/05/2026 National authority

  Senate adopts Asylum and Migration Pact Implementation Act

• Czechia 25/05/2026 National authority

  Czech government approves so-called ‘security amendment’

• Czechia 22/05/2026 National authority

  Minister of the Interior discusses the future of temporary protection and European migration policy with Austrian counterpart

• Poland 22/05/2026 National authority

  Senate adopts legislation implementing the revised Eurodac system

• Croatia 22/05/2026 National authority

  The Croatian Ombudsperson met with civil society organisations to discuss challenges in migration and international protection

• Ireland 21/05/2026 National authority

  Department of Justice publishes the Mid-phase review of the Irish Refugee Protection Programme

• Poland 21/05/2026 National authority

  Government extends restrictions to apply for asylum at the Polish-Belarusian border until 20 July 2026

• France 21/05/2026 National authority

  OFPRA publishes cohort study on applications for international protection

• Switzerland 21/05/2026 National authority

  SEM temporarily closes six federal asylum centres

• Switzerland 20/05/2026 National authority

  Swiss Confederation publishes the results of the consultations on the amendments to the ordinances based on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

• Switzerland 20/05/2026 National authority

  Swiss Federal Council adopts revisions of ordinances to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum

• Netherlands 20/05/2026 National authority

  COA introduces controlled access to the reception centre in Ter Apel

• Bulgaria 20/05/2026 National authority

  Bulgarian judges receive training on the main changes introduced by the Pact on Migration and Asylum

• Italy 20/05/2026 National authority

  Senate to start the consultation process on the bill for implementation of the Pact

• Norway 19/05/2026 National authority

  Ministry of Justice and Public Security circulates a proposal for consultation on new regulations for returns and reintegration

• Italy 19/05/2026 Civil society organisation

  NGOs coalition expresses concern over risks of limitation of initiatives for inclusion of unaccompanied minors.

• Estonia 18/05/2026 National authority

  Parliament passes new Act on Granting International Protection to Aliens

• Greece 18/05/2026 National authority

  Minister participates in MED9 Conference and emphasises protection of borders and effective returns

• Czechia 14/05/2026 National authority

  Czech Police have uncovered hundreds of cases of humanitarian benefit abuse, and imminent legal amendment aims to address this phenomenon

• Greece 12/05/2026 National authority

  Public consultation launched for the framework to implement the Pact on Migration and Asylum

• Czechia 11/05/2026 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior begins assessing the applications for the special long-term residence permit for holders of temporary protection

• Cyprus 11/05/2026 National authority

  Coordinated operations between the Ministry of Justice and Public Order and the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection result in 41 arrests and 37 deportations

• Bulgaria 08/05/2026 Civil society organisation

  ECRE publishes AIDA Report on Bulgaria: Update 2025

• European Union 08/05/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  European Commission reports progress on implementing Pact on Migration and Asylum

• Cyprus 08/05/2026 National authority

  Refugee Law 2026 published in the Official Gazette

• Ireland 08/05/2026 National authority

  Government launches a pilot programme to provide representation services for unaccompanied minors

• Switzerland 07/05/2026 National authority

  SEM launches new tender for asylum centre support services as of 2027

• Greece 07/05/2026 National authority

  Public consultation opens for a "National Strategy for the Protection of Vulnerable Persons"

• Lithuania 07/05/2026 Civil society organisation

  Lithuanian Red Cross publishes its annual monitoring report for 2025

• Lithuania 06/05/2026 National authority

  Reception and Integration Agency publishes information for applicants living outside the reception system

• Poland 05/05/2026 Civil society organisation

  Polish Association for Legal Intervention files a complaint with the European Commission regarding restrictions on asylum at the Polish‑Belarusian border

• Poland 05/05/2026 National authority

  Polish ombudspersons and civil society discuss the phase-out of support measures for Ukrainians

• Germany 05/05/2026 National authority

  Federal Ministry of the Interior provides annual review of its activities

• Poland 05/05/2026 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior, Ombudsperson for Children and other stakeholders discuss age assessment practices

• Norway 04/05/2026 National authority

  UNE pilots ‘The AI Lab’ project to explore responsible AI in case processing

• Bulgaria 01/05/2026 International organisation

  The Atlantic Club of Bulgaria organises conference on alternatives from temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees

• Bulgaria 01/05/2026 National authority

  The SAR successfully resettles two Syrian families and accommodates them in the municipality of Burgas

• Switzerland 01/05/2026 National authority

  SEM awards contract for external reporting office in federal asylum centres

• Croatia 30/04/2026 National authority

  The Croatian government submits to the Parliament the final proposals of the acts aligning its international protection and foreigners laws with the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

• Norway 30/04/2026 National authority

  Government proposes to grant trade union representatives the right to nominate candidates for the resettlement refugee quota

• Slovakia 30/04/2026 National authority

  Slovakia adopts new international protection law

• Italy 30/04/2026 National authority

  The National Commission for Asylum releases the sixth issue of "In Itinere" Magazine

• Greece 29/04/2026 National authority

  Ministers of Greece, Bulgaria and Türkiye meet on migration

• Finland 29/04/2026 National authority

  Government will establish income thresholds for family reunification by decree

• Bulgaria 29/04/2026 National authority

  Students from the Military Academy complete internship at the State Agency for Refugees

• Ireland 29/04/2026 National authority

  IPAT publishes its annual report for 2025

• Germany 29/04/2026 National authority

  German-speaking Ministers of the Interior hold annual meeting

• Germany 28/04/2026 National authority

  25 Afghan offenders returned via charter flight to Afghanistan

• Czechia 28/04/2026 National authority

  Legal aid reform aims to unify the system of providing legal aid and eliminate duplication

• Ireland 28/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  The Ukraine Civil Society Forum raises concerns over planned gradual withdrawal of accommodation supports for Ukrainians

• Italy 28/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  ActionAid and Openpolis publish new report on the reception system in Italy

• Ireland 27/04/2026 National authority

  TUSLA highlights legislative and operational challenges with age assessment procedures

• Iceland 26/04/2026 National authority

  Parliament amends the Act on Visa in line with the Schengen cooperation agreement

• Austria 26/04/2026 National authority

  BFA publishes data for first quarter 2026, with trends from 2025 continuing

• Italy 24/04/2026 National authority

  Decree 23/2026 on security and migration is converted into Law

• Spain 24/04/2026 National authority

  Cooperation agreement between the Ministry and the local authorities in the context of the regularisation of migrants.

• Norway 24/04/2026 National authority

  The government appoints a committee to review Norwegian language training

• Italy 24/04/2026 National authority

  Italian government amends rules on assisted voluntary returns included in the new law

• Greece 24/04/2026 National authority

  Minister at the Delphi Economic Forum stresses deterrence at borders and return centres outside the EU

• Portugal 23/04/2026 International organisation

  Study visit to Italy to share best practices on the protection and vulnerabilities of refugees at the local level

• Norway 23/04/2026 National authority

  The Parliamentary Ombud publishes a report on the Police Immigration Detention Centre at Trandum

• Switzerland 23/04/2026 National authority

  SEM launches a feasibility study for a new federal centre in Allschwil

• Greece 23/04/2026 National authority

  Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum meets with Cypriot Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection

• Greece 23/04/2026 National authority

  Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum meets with Frontex Executive Director

• Cyprus 23/04/2026 National authority

  Parliament adopts Refugee Law 2026

• Latvia 22/04/2026 International organisation

  UNHCR published its observations on the proposal to amend the draft Recast Immigration Law

• Ireland 22/04/2026 National authority

  Irish President signs the International Protection Bill 2026

• France 22/04/2026 National authority

  OFPRA announces changes to civil registration procedures to require legalisation of documents

• Luxembourg 22/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  ECRE publishes report on good practices in Luxembourg in upholding rights of applicant and refugee women and girls

• Switzerland 22/04/2026 National authority

  Federal Council launches consultations on amendments to strengthen labour market integration

• European Union 21/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  PICUM publishes a report on criminalisation of solidarity with migrants in the EU

• European Union 21/04/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  EMN publishes new inform on safe countries of origin

• Netherlands 21/04/2026 National authority

  Senate adopts bill introducing a Dual Status System but rejects proposal for Asylum Emergency Measures Act

• Spain 21/04/2026 National authority

  Offices available to submit the application for regularisation

• Denmark 20/04/2026 National authority

  Denmark introduces new applications for digital passports including holders of residence permit as a refugee and stateless persons

• Norway 20/04/2026 National authority

  UDI and UNE extend the suspension of the duty to return to Iran

• Italy 20/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  Representatives of the legal profession and judiciary raise concerns over provisions on returns and legal aid in Italy’s new legislative decree

• Slovenia 17/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  PIC presents recommendations to support unaccompanied children and their legal representatives at the closure of the CO.A.ST Project

• Norway 17/04/2026 National authority

  UDI establishes 24 new ordinary asylum reception centres

• Switzerland 17/04/2026 National authority

  SEM resumes decisions on asylum applications by Syrian nationals

• Switzerland 17/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  Swiss Refugee Council raises concerns about returns to Syria

• Ireland 16/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  Coalition of civil society organisations raises concerns over rushed International Protection legislation

• Spain 16/04/2026 Civil society organisation

  CSO's information page about the procedure for the regularisation of migrants