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Cyprus 02/01/2026 National authorities

Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection publishes Annual Action Plan for 2026
Greece 02/01/2026 Civil society organisations

Greek Forum of Refugees publishes Annual Review for 2025 with the title ‘Participation under Pressure’
Italy 01/01/2026 National authorities

Legislative Decree 146/2025 Confirms Red Cross as Implementing Partner for Lampedusa Hotspot Management

2025

Greece 30/12/2026 National authorities

Ministry publishes draft law on promoting legal immigration for consultation
Lithuania 29/12/2026 National authorities

The Ombudsperson identifies shortcomings when application for international protection is submitted to the Lithuanian embassy in Belarus
Greece 24/12/2025 National authorities

Ministry of Immigration and Asylum publishes December 2025 data on unaccompanied minors in Greece
Greece 24/12/2025 National authorities

Ministry of Immigration and Asylum publishes November 2025 data on unaccompanied minors in Greece
Germany 23/12/2025 National authorities, National authorities

Ministry of the Interior recommences the return of Syrian and Afghan convicted offenders to their country of origin
France 23/12/2025 International organisations

UNHCR survey on situation of refugees in Calais and Dunkerque
Finland 22/12/2025 National authorities

The Ministry of the Interior informs about new rules applicable from 2026
Latvia 22/12/2025 Civil society organisations

The Latvian Centre for Human Rights organised a webinar on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
Finland 22/12/2025 National authorities

The Ministry of the Interior issues new rules related to reception and voluntary return assistance
Bulgaria 20/12/2025 National authorities

SAR representative encourages refugee children to learn Bulgarian language
Slovenia 19/12/2025 International organisations

The Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) visits Slovenia
Denmark 19/12/2025 National authorities

Denmark takes 200 quota refugees from Rwanda, Eritrea and Afghanistan
Norway 19/12/2025 National authorities

The Ministry of Labour and Inclusion will implement legislative changes which affect refugees
Switzerland 19/12/2025 National authorities

Federal Council adopts negotiating mandate for selective participation in the EU Solidarity Mechanism
Cyprus 19/12/2025 National authorities

Amendment 228(I)/2025 Refugee Law published in the Official Gazette
Norway 18/12/2025 National authorities

Norway proposed new procedural rules for temporary collective protection
Slovakia 18/12/2025 National authorities

Slovakia facilitated arrival of more Palestinian students from Gaza
Greece 18/12/2025 Civil society organisations

Children on the move in Greece: third briefing by the Greek Council for Refugees and Save the Children
European Union 18/12/2025 EU institutions, agencies, networks

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on safe third country
Norway 18/12/2025 National authorities

Norway revised the instructions on cases where refugees travelled to their home country
Norway 18/12/2025 National authorities

UDI resumes processing of asylum applications from Syria
Finland 17/12/2025 National authorities

The Finnish Immigration Service introduces changes to the Citizenship Act
Switzerland 17/12/2025 National authorities

State Secretariat for Migration will pilot new accommodation model
Switzerland 17/12/2025 National authorities

Asylum statistics for November 2025
Italy 17/12/2025 Civil society organisations

Civil society reports obstacles in accessing the asylum procedure at the east border
Norway 16/12/2025 National authorities

Norway circulated proposals on temporary rules following the arrival of Ukrainian nationals
Norway 16/12/2025 Civil society organisations

NOAS and the UN Liaison Office published comments on Norway's asylum and migration policy
Italy 14/12/2025 Civil society organisations

Locals in Trento protest over the decision to open a CPR
Poland 12/12/2025 National authorities

Poland enacted amendments to Migration, Asylum and Temporary Protection laws, introducing CUKR residence cards
Latvia 12/12/2025 Research institutions, academia, think tanks and associations

Providus published a compendium on migration, which included conclusions on asylum
France 12/12/2025 National authorities

French National Assembly adopts draft law to better protect unaccompanied minors from homelessness and to provide better access to education
Switzerland 12/12/2025 National authorities

Federal Council rejects the popular initiative for the protection of borders
Spain 11/12/2025 National authorities

Supreme Court ruling on unaccompanied minors in Madrid
Norway 11/12/2025 National authorities

UNE published a note on families with children that remain in reception centres after refusal
Cyprus 11/12/2025 National authorities

Public consultation for the National Strategy for the Integration of Migrants 2025-2029 launched
Bulgaria 11/12/2025 National authorities

SAR representative participates in a workshop on the protection of unaccompanied minors
Greece 10/12/2025 Civil society organisations

Refugee Support Aegean publishes overview of conditions in reception facilities
Iceland 10/12/2025 National authorities

Iceland updates the renewal process of residence permits for beneficiaries of temporary protection
Cyprus 10/12/2025 International organisations

Government replies to findings and recommendations of CPT report
Italy 10/12/2025 National authorities

Ministry of Education publishes new guidelines for minors with migratory backgrounds
Italy 10/12/2025 Civil society organisations

The Rome Court of Appeal submits questions to the CJEU on the compatibility of the Italy-Albania Protocol with EU law
Norway 09/12/2025 National authorities

UDI rejected the asylum applications of the of Norway cup defectors
Greece 09/12/2025 National authorities

Minister of Migration and Asylum has bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the JHA council
France 09/12/2025 National authorities

Strasbourg signs Charter to protect female asylum applicants from different forms of violence
Denmark 08/12/2025 National authorities

The Parliament approves bill which restricts foreigners without legal residence to access public services
Greece 08/12/2025 National authorities

Minister of Migration and Asylum participates in JHA council
Finland 08/12/2025 National authorities

Finnish Immigration Service updates policy on temporary protection based on recent EU decisions
Slovakia 08/12/2025 National authorities

Slovakia reiterated rejection of mandatory relocation and financial solidarity under EU Migration Pact
Norway 08/12/2025 National authorities

The ministers of the EU and Schengen countries have agreed on a new set of rules for return
Estonia 08/12/2025 National authorities

Estonia to provide a reduced 2026 Solidarity Pool contribution and not participate in applicants' relocation
Slovenia 08/12/2025 Civil society organisations

The Legal Center for the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment organises four trainings for stakeholders working with unaccompanied children
European Union 08/12/2025 EU institutions, agencies, networks

EU Council agrees on reforms to the use of safe countries of origin and safe third countries concepts
European Union 08/12/2025 EU institutions, agencies, networks

EU Member States agree on 2026 Migration Solidarity Pool
Ireland 08/12/2025 National authorities

Government increases length of residency of refugees to apply for citizenship
Cyprus 06/12/2025 National authorities

Cyprus National Migrant Integration Strategy 2025-2029 is published
Cyprus 05/12/2025 National authorities

Amendments to the Cyprus Refugee Law voted in favor
Germany 05/12/2025 National authorities

German Bundestag adopts new regulations on safe countries of origin
Germany 05/12/2025 National authorities

Federal Cabinet adopts new law on designating safe countries of origin
European Union 04/12/2025 EU institutions, agencies, networks

FRA report calls for effective fundamental rights assessment of high-risk AI
Latvia 04/12/2025 Civil society organisations

Patvērums took part in a Ministry of Foreign Affairs meeting on preventing human trafficking
Poland 04/12/2025 National authorities

The Ministry of Interior extended the buffer zone on the Polish-Belarusian border until 5 March 2026
Cyprus 04/12/2025 National authorities

Extension by Parliament of the detention of children within the Central Prisons
Luxembourg 04/12/2025 National authorities

2025 statistics on international and temporary protection
Lithuania 02/12/2025 National authorities

UNHCR delivers a training on interview techniques to Migration Department's employees
Bulgaria 01/12/2025 National authorities

Bulgarian authorities discuss the support for legal representatives of unaccompanied minors
Greece 29/11/2025 National authorities

Greek Minister of Immigration and Asylum participates in MED5 meeting, sends strong message about solidarity
Switzerland 28/11/2025 National authorities

Switzerland carries out second evacuation of children from Gaza
Switzerland 28/11/2025 National authorities

The Swiss Confederation, cantons and municipalities presented the Asylum Strategy 2027
Switzerland 28/11/2025 Civil society organisations

Swiss Refugee Council's opinion on the Asylum Strategy 2027
Croatia 28/11/2025 Civil society organisations

Third Asylum Coordination Meeting held, focusing on the protection of Unaccompanied Minors
Netherlands 27/11/2025 National authorities

IND simplifies the family reunification procedure
Greece 27/11/2025 National authorities

Greek Minister of Immigration and Asylum meets with the Prime Minister of the State of Hesse
Greece 27/11/2025 National authorities

Working visit of a delegation from the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security and NIDOS
Ireland 26/11/2025 National authorities

New bill proposal introduces new asylum and citizenship rules
Switzerland 26/11/2025 National authorities

Federal Council decides to seek additional funding for Schengen border protection
Switzerland 26/11/2025 National authorities

Federal Council approves measures to strengthen border management
Ireland 26/11/2025 Civil society organisations

The Irish Refugee Council replies to the proposed changes on family reunifications and other issues
Ireland 25/11/2025 Civil society organisations

Irish Refugee Council criticises proposed changes to accommodation for asylum seekers
Greece 25/11/2025 National authorities

Public awareness campaigns for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Greece 24/11/2025 National authorities

Minister of Immigration and Asylum visits Cyprus to strengthen cooperation on migration policy and returns
Norway 24/11/2025 National authorities

Ombudsperson visits the National Police Immigration Centre in Trandum
Switzerland 21/11/2025 National authorities

Switzerland and Cyprus sign migration cooperation agreement
Poland 21/11/2025 National authorities

Government extends restrictions to apply for asylum at the Polish-Belarusian border until 21 January 2026
France 21/11/2025 National authorities

OFPRA opens new branch office in Cayenne
Bulgaria 21/11/2025 National authorities

SAR has a new logo
Denmark 20/11/2025 National authorities

The Parliament adopts bill which tightens reporting obligations for criminal detainees
Germany 19/11/2025 National authorities

Displaced Ukrainians will receive benefits under Asylum Seekers Benefits Act instead of citizens' income
Norway 18/11/2025 National authorities

UDI provides grants for initiatives that inform people without legal residence about assisted return
Norway 18/11/2025 National authorities

UN High Commissioner for Refugees visits Norway
Bulgaria 17/11/2025 National authorities

Successful mission for a resettlement project
Switzerland 17/11/2025 National authorities

Application for international protection increases in October 2025
Switzerland 17/11/2025 Civil society organisations

UNHCR, UNICEF, Save the Children and OSAR issue joint recommendations on child protection
Poland 17/11/2025 National authorities

The Government requests an exemption from the Solidarity Mechanism following the Commission's Asylum Report
Lithuania 17/11/2025 National authorities

The Reception and Integration Agency launches socio-cultural integration program
Switzerland 16/11/2025 National authorities

Federal Council signs two migration agreements with Egyptian Foreign Ministry
Czechia 14/11/2025 National authorities

Czechia sends letter to European Commission requesting full exemption from solidarity contributions
Norway 14/11/2025 National authorities

UDI provides grants for activities for children in asylum reception centres