Recent developments timeline

2026

• Ireland 10/09/2026 National authority

  Ireland appoints new Chief Inspector of Asylum Border Procedures

• Czechia 09/09/2026 National authority

  Czechia and Slovakia undertake large-scale, joint exercise on temporary introduction of border controls

• Norway 09/09/2026 National authority

  Norway adopts new regulations on support for returns and reintegration

• Czechia 09/09/2026 National authority

  Minister of the Interior meets with Austrian counterpart to discuss border security

• Ireland 09/09/2026 National authority

  Government supports amendments to nationality and citizenship bill

• Estonia 09/09/2026 National authority

  Estonia reports positive progress after 3 months of Pact implementation

• Slovakia 09/09/2026 National authority

  Slovakia and Czechia reinforce border cooperation

• European Union 09/09/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  European Commission to provide EUR 114.7 million in emergency funding to support Spain for Ceuta border situation

• Denmark 08/09/2026 National authority

  Refugee Appeals Board lifts suspension on processing asylum applications by Iranians

• Estonia 08/09/2026 National authority

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

• Ireland 07/09/2026 Civil society organisation

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

• Greece 04/09/2026 National authority

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

• Denmark 04/09/2026 National authority

  EU Core Group discuss next steps in establishing return hubs

• 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

• 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

• Greece 03/09/2026 National authority

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

• Denmark 02/09/2026 National authority

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

• Finland 02/09/2026 National authority

  Ministry allocates EUR 29 million 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

• Croatia 02/09/2026 National authority

  Ministry publishes ordinance governing integration agreements for beneficiaries of international protection

• Bulgaria 01/09/2026 Civil society organisation

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

• Cyprus 31/08/2026 National authority

  Ministry publishes its strategic plan for 2027-2029

• Denmark 28/08/2026 National authority

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

• Denmark 28/08/2026 National authority

  Immigration Service will convert Hviding Centre into a residential centre for Ukrainians

• 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

• Czechia 27/08/2026 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior publishes Quarterly Migration Report for Q2 2026

• Poland 26/08/2026 National authority

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

• Netherlands 26/08/2026 National authority

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

• 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

• Iceland 24/08/2026 National authority

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

• Greece 24/08/2026 National authority

  Greek and Danish ministers meet to discuss return hubs

• Luxembourg 24/08/2026 Civil society organisation

  Passerell raises concerns over reported refusals to register asylum applications in Luxembourg

• 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

• Bulgaria 19/08/2026 National authority

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

• Switzerland 19/08/2026 National authority

  Federal Council publishes its 2025 report

• Slovenia 18/08/2026 National authority

  Meeting on lenghty international protection procedures and accomodation capacity

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

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

• Bulgaria 18/08/2026 Civil society organisation

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

• Czechia 18/08/2026 National authority

  Government extends temporary protection until March 2028

• Spain 17/08/2026 National authority

  Five temporary humanitarian facilities to be opened in Ceuta

• Latvia 17/08/2026 National authority

  President of Latvia visits Latvia–Belarus border

• Ireland 17/08/2026 National authority

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

• Austria 17/08/2026 National authority

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

• 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

• Estonia 13/08/2026 National authority

  Government extends temporary protection until March 2028 for Ukrainian nationals

• Finland 13/08/2026 National authority

  Government proposes a change of leadership for the Finnish Border Guard

• Germany 13/08/2026 National authority

  BAMF launches new interactive digital map displaying AMIF projects

• Switzerland 12/08/2026 National authority

  Federal Council launches consultations on amendments to social assistance for Ukrainians

• Slovakia 12/08/2026 National authority

  Slovakia introduces new requirements for granting temporary protection to Ukrainian men

• Estonia 12/08/2026 Civil society organisation

  Estonian Human Rights Centre starts cooperation with the Police and Border Guard Board on legal counselling

• Latvia 12/08/2026 National authority

  Latvia extends temporary protection until March 2028

• Lithuania 12/08/2026 National authority

  Lithuania extends temporary protection until 4 March 2028

• France 12/08/2026 National authority

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

• Italy 11/08/2026 National authority

  Decree published identifying border-crossing points and transit zones

• Bulgaria 11/08/2026 National authority

  SAR and UNICEF prepare a national communication campaign on foster care for unaccompanied refugee minors

• Romania 10/08/2026 International organisation

  UNHCR and CNRR note increase in enquiries from Ukrainian men on recent changes to temporary protection at the EU level

• Italy 07/08/2026 National authority

  Chamber of Deputies approves decree law on measures related to the implementation of the Pact

• Portugal 07/08/2026 National authority

  President submits Law on Foreigners and Granting of Asylum to the Constitutional Court for review

• Portugal 07/08/2026 National authority

  President promulgates new law on the statelessness determination procedure

• Luxembourg 07/08/2026 National authority

  CELPL undertakes follow-up visit to the screening centre in Luxembourg

• Finland 06/08/2026 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior submits slightly higher budget proposal for 2027

• Italy 06/08/2026 Civil society organisation

  Ministry of the Interior releases National Implementation Plan for Pact measures following a court decision

• Poland 05/08/2026 National authority

  Temporary protection extended until 4 March 2028 and new applicants must have fulfilled military duties in Ukraine

• Czechia 05/08/2026 National authority

  Compliance with military obligations in Ukraine now a requirement for persons seeking temporary protection in Czechia

• Finland 05/08/2026 National authority

  Finland extends temporary protection until 4 March 2028

• European Union 04/08/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  EU Ministers discuss recent developments in Ceuta

• European Union 04/08/2026 EU institution, agency and network

  Council of the EU extends temporary protection for ukrainians and introduces a new requirement

• Norway 04/08/2026 National authority

  Minister of Justice and Public Security participates in informal JHA meeting on the situation in Ceuta

• Lithuania 04/08/2026 National authority

  Reception and Integration Agency establish the mechanism for the assessment of reception conditions

• Czechia 04/08/2026 National authority

  Minister calls for rapid changes in protecting EU's external borders as EU interior ministers discuss situation in Ceuta

• Bulgaria 03/08/2026 National authority

  Council of Ministers submits a draft law amending and supplementing the Law on Foreigners for adoption by National Assembly

• Greece 03/08/2026 Civil society organisation

  The Greek Council for Refugees publishes ‘News from the Field’ for July 2026

• Switzerland 03/08/2026 Civil society organisation

  OSAR expresses concerns over the ruling on choice of residence for recognised refugees

• Bulgaria 03/08/2026 National authority

  The State Agency for Refugees concludes a memorandum of cooperation with the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings

• Spain 03/08/2026 National authority

  New figures about Ukrainian nationals living in Spain

• Italy 01/08/2026 National authority

  Italy and Denmark launch call for emergency EU meeting on Ceuta border crisis

• Slovenia 01/08/2026 National authority

  Act introduces new rules to obtain temporary protection for first-time applicants

• Portugal 31/07/2026 National authority

  Statement by government on current situation in Ceuta

• Germany 31/07/2026 National authority

  Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the situation in Ceuta

• Finland 31/07/2026 National authority

  The Ministry of the Interior proposes extension of temporary protection until 4 March 2028

• Cyprus 31/07/2026 National authority

  The Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection presents the Cyprus Presidency's achievements and the results of the government's migration policy

• Portugal 30/07/2026 National authority

  Government introduces new measures to combat trafficking and support victims

• Croatia 29/07/2026 Civil society organisation

  ECRE publishes 2025 update to Croatia’s AIDA country report

• Malta 28/07/2026 National authority

  Malta and Italy reaffirm cooperation on migration and security

• Greece 28/07/2026 Civil society organisation

  Obstacles in accessing the procedure may risk criminal prosecution for those who cannot register their applications