| Link |
Croatia |
Potpredsjednik i ministar Božinović predstavio prijedlog izmjena i dopuna Zakona o strancima |
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Božinović presented the proposal for amendments to the Law on Foreigners |
Ministry of the Interior | Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova Republika Hrvatska |
6 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Legislation |
| Link |
Iceland |
Framlenging dvalarleyfa á grundvelli verndar vegna fjöldaflótta frá Úkraínu |
Extension of residence permits on grounds of protection due to mass exodus from Ukraine |
Directorate of Immigration | Útlendingastofnun |
6 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Policy |
| Link |
Finland |
Maahanmuuttovirasto tukee turvapaikkaprosessin sujuvuutta vahvistamalla tulkkien ammattitaitoa |
The Finnish Immigration Service supports the smoothness of the asylum process by strengthening the professional skills of interpreters |
Finnish Immigration Service | Maahanmuuttovirasto |
6 February 2025 |
Interpretation |
Policy |
| Link |
France |
Journée internationale de tolérance zéro à l’égard des MGF |
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM |
French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons | Office français de protection des réfugiés et apatrides |
6 February 2025 |
Applicants with special needs |
Practice |
| Link |
Netherlands |
WI 2025/1 Leeftijdsbepaling |
WI 2025/1 Age assessment |
Immigration and Naturalisation Service | Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst |
6 February 2025 |
First instance determination, Assessment of applications, Applicants with special needs, Unaccompanied minors |
Policy |
| Link |
Cyprus |
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Visit of the Ministers of Transport, Communications and Works, Justice and Public Order and the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection at the Limnes Reception and Pre-Removal Center |
Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus | Γραφείο Τύπου και Πληροφοριών της Κυπριακής |
5 February 2025 |
Reception, Accommodation, Return |
Practice |
| Link |
Cyprus |
Ο Υπουργός Εσωτερικών και ο Υφυπουργός Μετανάστευσης και Διεθνούς Προστασίας παρέθεσαν κοινή συνέντευξη Τύπου για το μεταναστευτικό |
The Minister of Interior and the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection held a joint press conference on migration |
Government Portal, Press and Information Office | Κυβερνητική Πύλη |
5 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Practice |
| Link |
Germany |
Bleibe- und Rückkehrabsichten von Geduldeten |
Intentions of tolerated persons to stay and return |
Federal Office for Migration and Refugees | Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge |
5 February 2025 |
Return |
Publication |
| Link |
Netherlands |
Europese Hof doet uitspraak over Nederlands inburgeringsbeleid |
European Court rules on Dutch integration policy |
Government | Rijksoverheid |
4 February 2025 |
Content of protection, Integration |
Jurisprudence |
| Link |
Latvia |
Svarīga informācija Ukrainas civiliedzīvotājiem: nepieciešams pagarināt pagaidu aizsardzības statusu |
Important information for Ukrainian civilians: need to extend temporary protection status |
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs | Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde |
12 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Practice |
| Link |
Germany |
Erstes Dublin-Zentrum in Hamburg für schnelle Überstellungen von Schutzsuchenden in zuständige EU-Staaten |
First Dublin centre in Hamburg for rapid transfers of asylum seekers to responsible EU states |
Federal Ministry of the Interior | Bundesministerium des Innern |
12 February 2025 |
Dublin procedure |
Practice |
| Link |
Germany |
Bundesinnenministerin Faeser ordnet Verlängerung der Grenzkontrollen an allen deutschen Landgrenzen für weitere sechs Monate an |
Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser orders extension of border controls at all German land borders for another six months |
Federal Ministry of the Interior | Bundesministerium des Innern |
12 February 2025 |
Access to procedures and non-refoulement, Access to territory |
Practice |
| Link |
Romania |
Peste 2.400 de persoane au solicitat azil în România în anul 2024 |
Over 2,400 people have applied for asylum in Romania in 2024 |
General Inspectorate of Immigration | Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări |
12 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Practice |
| Link |
Lithuania |
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ECtHR Grand Chamber hearings concerning Latvia, Lithuania and Poland |
Council of Europe |
12 February 2025 |
Access to procedures and non-refoulement, Access to territory |
Practice |
| Link |
Norway |
Fordrevne fra Ukraina får forlenget oppholdstillatelsen i Norge med ytterligere ett år |
Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year |
Government | Regjeringen |
11 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Legislation |
| Link |
Spain |
España solo registró un ligero aumento de solicitudes de asilo pese a las previsiones alarmistas |
Spain only registered a slight increase in asylum applications despite alarmist forecasts |
Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid | Comisión Española de Ayuda al Refugiado |
11 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Publication |
| Link |
Netherlands |
IB 2025/3 Verlengen beslistermijn met 9 maanden v.a. 1 januari 2025 |
IN 2025/3 Extension of the decision time limit with 9 months from 1 January 2025 |
Immigration and Naturalisation Service | Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst |
10 February 2025 |
First instance determination, Regular procedure, Other special procedures |
Policy |
| Link |
Finland |
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Blueprint for inclusive integration of migrants and refugees to Finland |
Council of Europe |
10 February 2025 |
Content of protection, Integration |
Policy |
| Link |
Denmark |
Historisk lavt: Ca. 860 blev meddelt asyl i 2024 |
Historically low: Approximately 860 were granted asylum in 2024 |
Ministry of Immigration and Integration | Udlændinge- og Integrationsministeriet |
8 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development, First instance determination, Assessment of applications, Content of protection, Forms of protection |
Practice |
| Link |
Norway |
UNE tapte i Høyesterett |
UNE lost in the Supreme Court |
Immigration Appeals Board | Utlendingsnemnda |
17 February 2025 |
Statelessness |
Jurisprudence |
| Link |
Germany |
Dublin-Zentrum in Brandenburg startet am 1. März: Schnellere Rückführungen von Asylsuchenden in zuständige EU-Mitgliedstaaten |
Dublin Centre in Brandenburg starts on 1 March: Faster returns of asylum seekers to responsible EU member states |
Federal Ministry of the Interior | Bundesministerium des Innern |
17 February 2025 |
Dublin procedure |
Practice |
| Link |
Netherlands |
Wetsvoorstel schrappen voorrang statushouders bij sociale huur in consultatie |
Bill scrapping priority for status holders in social housing in consultation |
Government | Rijksoverheid |
17 February 2025 |
Content of protection, Integration |
Legislation |
| Link |
Germany |
Deutschland und Ukraine unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung für „Unity Hubs“ |
Germany and Ukraine sign Memorandum of Understanding for "Unity Hubs" |
Federal Ministry of the Interior | Bundesministerium des Innern |
15 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Policy |
| Link |
Norway |
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Migration and Integration 2023–2024 Report for Norway to the OECD |
Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research |
14 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Publication |
| Link |
Bulgaria |
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IOM's Ukraine Response in Bulgaria – Situation Report for 2024 |
International Organization for Migration |
14 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Practice |
| Link |
Bulgaria |
Информационна сесия от Бюрото по труда и адвокати на ФАР за трудова заетост: възможности и права. |
Information session from the Labor Office and PHARE lawyers on employment: opportunities and rights. |
Foundation for Access to Rights | Фондация за достъп до права |
14 February 2025 |
Content of protection, Integration, Information provision |
Practice |
| Link |
Netherlands |
Kabinet stimuleert gemeenten voor huisvesting statushouders |
Cabinet encourages municipalities to provide housing for status holders |
Government | Rijksoverheid |
14 February 2025 |
Reception, Accommodation, Content of protection, Forms of protection |
Policy |
| Link |
Norway |
UNE behandlet flere saker i 2024 |
UNE considered several cases in 2024 |
Immigration Appeals Board | Utlendingsnemnda |
12 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Jurisprudence |
| Link |
Norway |
Returstrategi 2025–2030 |
Return Strategy 2025 – 2030 |
Government | Regjeringen |
12 February 2025 |
Return |
Policy |
| Link |
Norway |
UDI bygger ned mottakskapasitet |
UDI is reducing reception capacity |
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration | Utlendingsdirektoratet |
21 February 2025 |
Reception, Accommodation |
Policy |
| Link |
Bulgaria |
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New publication: Bulgaria Needs Asessment: Briefing Note |
Collective Aid |
20 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Publication |
| Link |
Bulgaria |
Удължава се срокът на действие на временната закрила в Република България |
The term of temporary protection in the Republic of Bulgaria is extended |
State Agency for Refugees at the Council of Ministers | Държавната агенция за бежанците при Министерския съвет |
20 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Legislation |
| Link |
Finland |
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Information on the processing of applications on the basis of family ties |
Finnish Immigration Service | Maahanmuuttovirasto |
20 February 2025 |
Content of protection, Family reunification |
Practice |
| Link |
Bulgaria |
Европейската комисия оценява напредъка по ключови проекти, изпълнявани от ДАБ при МС |
The European Commission assesses the progress of key projects implemented by the SAR under the Council of Ministers |
State Agency for Refugees at the Council of Ministers | Държавната агенция за бежанците при Министерския съвет |
19 February 2025 |
Reception, Accommodation |
Practice |
| Link |
Spain |
El Gobierno impulsa un programa piloto de migración circular con Egipto para fortalecer las relaciones bilaterales |
The government promotes a circular migration pilot program with Egypt to strengthen bilateral relations |
Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration | Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones |
19 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Policy |
| Link |
Finland |
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Report exploring introduction of citizenship test now complete |
Ministry of the Interior | Sisäministeriö |
19 February 2025 |
Content of protection, Integration |
Legislation |
| Link |
Latvia |
EMT Latvijas kontaktpunkta pārstāvji piedalījās Eiropas Komisijas sanāksmē |
Representatives of the EMT Latvian Contact Point participated in the meeting of the European Commission |
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs | Pilsonības un migrācijas lietu pārvalde |
18 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Practice |
| Link |
Slovakia |
Slovensko spúšťa plán reakcie na príchod utečencov z Ukrajiny na roky 2025 – 2026 |
Slovakia launches response plan for the arrival of refugees from Ukraine for 2025-2026 |
Ministry of the Interior | Ministerstvo vnútra |
18 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Practice |
| Link |
Spain |
Se celebra en Madrid el encuentro preparatorio a las Consultas Anuales sobre Reasentamiento y Vias Complementarias 2025 |
Preparatory meeting for the Annual Consultations on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways 2025 is held in Madrid |
Accem |
18 February 2025 |
Resettlement and humanitarian admission |
Practice |
| Link |
Bulgaria |
120 457 души са били върнати обратно без достъп до процедура за убежище, често с насилие, понякога с фатални последици – около 330 отблъсквания на ден за 2024 |
120,457 people have been sent back without access to asylum procedures, often violently, sometimes fatally – around 330 pushbacks per day for 2024 |
Centre for Legal Aid - Voice in Bulgaria | Център за правна помощ - Глас в България |
18 February 2025 |
Access to procedures and non-refoulement, Access to territory |
Practice |
| Link |
Portugal |
Proteção Temporária dos deslocados da Ucrânia alargada até 2026 |
Temporary protection of displaced people from Ukraine extended until 2026 |
Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum | Agência para a Integração Migrações e Asilo |
25 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Policy |
| Link |
Spain |
La Abogacía presenta enmiendas al proyecto de ley que modifica el procedimiento de determinación de la edad |
The Attorney General's Office presents amendments to the bill that modifies the procedure for determining age |
General Council of Spanish Lawyers | Consejo General de la Abogacia Espanola |
25 February 2025 |
First instance determination, Assessment of applications |
Legislation |
| Link |
Sweden |
Årsredovisningen för 2024 visar på framsteg och fokus på reformer |
The 2024 annual report shows progress and focus on reforms |
Swedish Migration Agency | Migrationsverket |
25 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development |
Publication |
| Link |
Spain |
El Gobierno de España ha concedido protección temporal a 236.570 personas afectadas por la agresión a Ucrania |
The Government of Spain has granted temporary protection to 236,570 people affected by the aggression against Ukraine |
Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration | Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones |
25 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Practice |
| Link |
Italy |
Tavolo Asilo e Immigrazione presenta il report “Oltre la frontiera. L’accordo Italia Albania e la sospensione dei diritti” |
Asylum and Immigration Table presents the report "Beyond the border. The Italy-Albania agreement and the suspension of rights" |
Association for Juridical Studies on Immigration | Associazione per gli Studi Giuridici sull'Immigrazione |
25 February 2025 |
Access to procedures and non-refoulement, Access to territory |
Publication |
| Link |
Spain |
Participación pública. Punto de acceso para facilitar la participación pública en el procedimiento de elaboración de normas |
Public participation Public participation in regulatory projects Access point to facilitate public participation in the standard-setting procedure |
Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration | Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones |
24 February 2025 |
Content of protection, Integration |
Practice |
| Link |
Norway |
UDI har fattet nesten 200 000 vedtak |
UDI has made nearly 200,000 decisions |
Norwegian Directorate of Immigration | Utlendingsdirektoratet |
24 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Practice |
| Link |
Romania |
Situația încadrării pe piața muncii a cetățenilor ucraineni, prin intermediul ANOFM – 24 februarie 2025 |
Employment situation of Ukrainian citizens, through ANOFM – February 24, 2025 |
National Employment Agency | Agenția Națională pentru Ocuparea |
24 February 2025 |
Temporary Protection |
Practice |
| Link |
Czechia |
Čtvrtletní zpráva o migraci za IV. čtvrtletí 2024 |
Quarterly Report on Migration for the Fourth Quarter of 2024 |
Ministry of the Interior | Ministerstvo Vnitra |
24 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development, Dublin procedure, Temporary Protection |
Publication |
| Link |
Bulgaria |
Проект: Подкрепа за деца в движение |
Project: Support for children on the move |
Centre for Legal Aid - Voice in Bulgaria | Център за правна помощ - Глас в България |
24 February 2025 |
General asylum and migration development, Applicants with special needs, Unaccompanied minors |
Policy |
