Recent developments timeline

2025

• Finland 31/07/2025 National authority

  FIS publishes statistics on victims of human trafficking

• Greece 30/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  The GCR shares observations from its visit to the Pre-Departure Detention Center in Amygdaleza

• Italy 30/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  The Asylum and Immigration Committee publishes a report on the Albanian Model

• Greece 30/07/2025 National authority

  Memorandum of Cooperation for the prevention of domestic violence among refugee and migrant population

• Czechia 30/07/2025 National authority

  Quarterly report on migration for Quarter II 2025

• Bulgaria 29/07/2025 National authority

  Bulgaria ranks 4th in the EU for number of unaccompanied refugee children, says the SAR Chairman Ivan Ivanov

• Bulgaria 29/07/2025 National authority

  Bulgaria ranks fourth in the EU for number of unaccompanied refugee children, says SAR Chairman

• Belgium 29/07/2025 National authority

  Fedasil publishes 2024 report on reception

• Slovenia 29/07/2025 National authority

  PATS project activities on raising awareness about human trafficking continues throughout 2024-2026

• Ireland 29/07/2025 National authority

  Accelerated procedure now applies to applications for International Protection from Pakistan

• Estonia 28/07/2025 International organisation

  UNHCR releases study on referral pathways for forcibly displaced and stateless survivors of GBV in Estonia

• Czechia 28/07/2025 EU institution, agency and network

  Frontex opens new contingent in Prague to strengthen border coordination across Europe

• Croatia 26/07/2025 National authority

  The Ministry of the Interior opened e-consultations for the 2030 Migration and Asylum Management Plan

• Sweden 25/07/2025 National authority

  Swedish Migration Board publishes forecasting on the number of asylum applications for 2025-2028

• Poland 25/07/2025 National authority

  Extension of restrictions on the right to submit an application at Polish-Belarusian border

• Cyprus 25/07/2025 National authority

  The EMN Cypriot contact point announced the publication of the "Trafficking in human beings" Report

• Cyprus 25/07/2025 National authority

  EMN contact point for Cyprus announces publication of the "Trafficking in human beings" report

• Poland 25/07/2025 National authority

  Government extends restrictions on the right to submit an application at Polish-Belarusian border

• Germany 24/07/2025 National authority

  Government reports on the situation of unaccompanied minors in Germany

• Greece 24/07/2025 National authority

  Greek coast guard implements projects to increase capacity building

• Croatia 23/07/2025 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior promotes the AMIF Project: Capacity Building for International Protection JaKa MZ

• France 23/07/2025 National authority

  Activity report 2024: publication of data

• France 23/07/2025 National authority

  OFPRA publishes 2024 activity report with new datasets

• Croatia 23/07/2025 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior promotes the AMIF Project: Capacity Building for International Protection

• Switzerland 22/07/2025 National authority

  Increase in asylum applications in June 2025

• Croatia 22/07/2025 National authority

  The Minister of the Interior discussed migration priorities at informal meeting in Copenhagen

• Latvia 21/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  The UN published a report on Latvia's treatment of foreigners, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers

• Denmark 21/07/2025 National authority

  The Danish Immigration Service lifts suspension of asylum cases for applicants from Syria and family members

• Croatia 21/07/2025 National authority

  The Ministry of the Interior opened e-consultations on proposed amendments to the State Border Control Act

• Greece 18/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  Joint statement by CSOs on the suspension of asylum applications for people arriving by sea from North Africa

• Czechia 18/07/2025 National authority

  Representatives of 6 countries discussed cooperation in migration and border protection at the Zugspitz Summit

• Belgium 18/07/2025 National authority

  New family reunification rules enter into force

• Germany 18/07/2025 National authority

  Zugspitze summit on migration: Interior ministers meet to discuss EU migration policies

• Germany 18/07/2025 National authority

  Germany returns 81 convicted criminals to Afghanistan

• Slovenia 17/07/2025 National authority

  Presentation of amendments to the Act on Temporary Protection of Displaced Persons

• Greece 17/07/2025 National authority

  The Ministry of Migration and Asylum proposes new bill on migration which is open for public consultation

• Greece 17/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  Recording Mechanism of Irregular Forced Returns publishes its annual report for 2024

• Iceland 17/07/2025 National authority

  Alþingi passes law on granting Icelandic citizenship

• Portugal 17/07/2025 National authority

  Ombudsman report to Parliament

• Greece 16/07/2025 National authority

  General Secretariat for Vulnerable Persons and Institutional Protection reports on 2024 achievements

• Finland 16/07/2025 National authority

  Finland extends temporary protection until 4 March 2027

• Greece 16/07/2025 National authority

  Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum meets with Ambassador of Bangladesh

• Greece 16/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  109 organisations condemn the suspension of the right to asylum for people arriving from North Africa by sea

• Greece 16/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  Expiration of contract for interpretation services jeopardises provision of interpretation

• Greece 16/07/2025 National authority

  Greek Minister of Migration and Asylum meets with Egyptian ambassador

• France 16/07/2025 National authority

  New ordinance adapts provisions of law to control immigration and improve integration in overseas territories

• Ireland 16/07/2025 National authority

  Ireland publish its National Strategy for the implementation of the Asylum Migration Management Regulation

• Latvia 15/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  The Government supports Ukrainian children in Latvian schools

• Ireland 15/07/2025 International organisation

  The Human Rights and Equality Commission raises concerns over proposed asylum system reform

• Poland 15/07/2025 National authority

  The Council of Ministers adopts draft act to amend assistance to persons displaced from Ukraine

• Poland 15/07/2025 National authority

  Draft act amends assistance to persons displaced from Ukraine

• Malta 14/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  Ombudsman confirms that asylum seekers are not automatically precluded from applying for a drivers license

• Belgium 14/07/2025 National authority

  Amendments to the Reception Act are published

• Poland 14/07/2025 National authority

  Ukrainians and Belarusians were top nationalities applying for asylum in first half of 2025

• Belgium 14/07/2025 National authority

  Amendments to the Aliens Act are published

• Germany 11/07/2025 National authority

  Key figures on asylum for first half 2025

• Spain 11/07/2025 National authority

  Spain receives 52 Syrian refugees under the 2025 National Resettlement Plan

• Spain 11/07/2025 National authority

  Arrivals under the 2025 National Resettlement Plan

• France 11/07/2025 National authority

  CNDA rules that Palestinians from the Gaza Strip without UN protection can be granted refugee status

• Germany 11/07/2025 National authority

  Bundesrat approves suspension of family reunification

• Italy 11/07/2025 National authority

  New online procedure for unaccompanied minors reaching adulthood

• Malta 10/07/2025 International organisation

  CPT publishes report on detention conditions in Malta

• Czechia 10/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  OPU files three constitutional complaints for detention

• Greece 10/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  SolidarityNow publishes new guide for employers on legal documents and processes needed when hiring TCNs

• Finland 10/07/2025 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior launches survey on future plans of Ukrainian beneficiaries of temporary protection

• Cyprus 10/07/2025 National authority

  Reform of Cyprus Judicial System adopted in Parliament

• Greece 10/07/2025 National authority

  Greek Ombudsman reacts to the suspension of access to asylum, following increased flows to Crete

• Spain 10/07/2025 National authority

  Ministry's response plan for increase in ar and changing profiles of migrants on Balearic coast

• Belgium 09/07/2025 National authority

  Fedasil develops 'Digital Skills' tool for asylum seekers

• Switzerland 09/07/2025 National authority

  SEM reopens three federal asylum centers to address seasonal rise in applications

• Cyprus 08/07/2025 National authority

  Draft 'Refugee Law 2025' set for public consultation

• European Union 08/07/2025 EU institution, agency and network

  EU and UN strengthen cooperation to combat human trafficking

• Greece 08/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  Greek Council for Refugees publishes report on family reunification in Greece

• European Union 07/07/2025 Research institution, academia, think tank and association

  The European Parliamentary Research Service publishes briefing on the use of AI in asylum procedures in Europe

• Norway 07/07/2025 National authority

  Ministry of Justice and Public Security proposes amendments to implement the AMMR and Crisis Regulation

• Italy 04/07/2025 National authority

  Constitutional Court rules on detention centres

• Finland 04/07/2025 National authority

  Ministry of the Interior proposes a streamlined mechanism for information exchanges between stakeholders

• Norway 04/07/2025 National authority

  The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion registers the lowest number of Ukrainian refugees

• Austria 03/07/2025 National authority

  Austria carries out first removal to Syria since 2011

• Lithuania 03/07/2025 National authority

  Lithuania signs readmission protocols with Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro

• Greece 03/07/2025 National authority

  Ministry of Immigration and Asylum publishes July 2025 data on unaccompanied minors in Greece

• Latvia 02/07/2025 EU institution, agency and network

  The EMN published a report on the migration and asylum situation in Latvia in 2024

• Poland 01/07/2025 Civil society organisation

  We Are Monitoring published report "Children (...) at the Polish-Belarussian Border, January - May 2025"

• Finland 01/07/2025 National authority

  The Finnish Immigration Service provides updates on Syria

• Finland 01/07/2025 National authority

  FIS providing support to Syrians who wish to return voluntarily

• Denmark 01/07/2025 National authority

  Refugee Appeals Board lifts suspension of cases concerning Syrian applicants

• Netherlands 01/07/2025 National authority

  COA reports progress with reception places under the Distribution Act

• Bulgaria 01/07/2025 National authority

  The SAR launches first coordinated model for community-based support of unaccompanied refugee children

• Austria 01/07/2025 National authority

  National Council approves to temporarily halt family reunification

• Croatia 30/06/2025 National authority

  The Ministry of the Interior publishes updated statistics on international protection April/June 2025

• Switzerland 27/06/2025 National authority

  SEM announces the closure of the special asylum center in Les Verrières

• Italy 27/06/2025 International organisation

  New memorandum of understanding implements labour corridors for refugees

• Italy 26/06/2025 National authority

  71 refugees arrive from Libya through humanitarian corridors

• Estonia 26/06/2025 National authority

  The Ministry of the Interior submits the draft asylum law for public consultations

• Netherlands 26/06/2025 National authority

  Zutphen municipal council halts process to open a service centre

• France 26/06/2025 National authority

  Ministry of Interior publishes yearly statistics on asylum

• Finland 25/06/2025 National authority

  The Finnish Immigration Service provides statistical updates and estimations

• Switzerland 25/06/2025 National authority

  Swiss Federal Council proposes changes to temporary protection status (status S)

• Czechia 25/06/2025 National authority

  Report on the activities of the Centres for the Support of the Integration of Foreigners for 2024

• Malta 25/06/2025 National authority

  Government trains public officials on combatting racism