The General Inspectorate for Immigration presented its Activity Evaluation for 2024 during a festive event marking the institution’s official day. Among the key findings related to asylum:
- Asylum applications significantly decreased in 2024, with a 75% drop compared to the previous year. Around 2,000 cases were processed, and over 700 individuals were granted protection.
- Over 162,000 residence permits were issued or renewed under the temporary protection mechanism for displaced persons from Ukraine.
- The Emergency Transit Center (CTU) in Timișoara facilitated the evacuation and international relocation of 447 refugees.
- To increase accommodation capacity, 540 new places were added across key centers, including 240 in Arad and 300 in Galați, with 71 modular units installed in Maramureș, Rădăuți, and Galați.
- Romania became the first EU member state to finalize and submit its National Plan for implementing the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, officially approved in January 2025.
- The digitization of asylum procedures advanced significantly, improving service efficiency and accessibility.