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Ad Hoc Query on detecting jihadists in the asylum procedure

24/10/2016

18 (Member) States provided information on their policies and practices regarding the identification of possible jihadists in the asylum process and of recruitment activities in reception centers. This query was launched in June 2016 by the Dutch Contact Point to the EMN.

Theme:
Reception
International Protection
Publication type:
Ad Hoc Queries
Keywords:
international protection procedure
jihadist

Reduction and optimization of the reception network for asylum seekers in Belgium

Logo Fedasil

30/09/2016

Due to the decreasing inflow of asylum seekers in Belgium, the reception network will be gradually decreased and the implementation of the new reception model will be resumed.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
News item
Keywords:
Fedasil
reception centre

Europe in crisis (of asylum) (Myria)

14/07/2016

In this study, Myria, the Federal Migration Centre, closely looks at the reaction of Europe regarding the unusual situation of refugees in 2015 and 2016 and more particularly from a fundamental rights point of view.

Theme:
Asylum
Reception
International Protection
Publication type:
Study
Keywords:
resettlement
hotspots
EU-Turkey Agreement

Odysseus Academic Network Debate : "Resuscitation Dublin: A sustainable reform of asylum policy?" (Brussels)

Odysseus Academic Network logo

03/06/2016

What future for the Dublin system ? Will this new regulation make it more efficient, fair and respectful of fundamental rights ? These questions will be addressed during the debate organized by the Odysseus Academic Network.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
Event
Keywords:
asylum processing
Dublin Regulation
relocalisation

Decrease of the reception capacity by 10.000 places in 2016

03/06/2016

Today, the Council of Ministers has approved the proposal of the State Secretary for Asylum Policy and Migration to gradually reduce the Belgian reception capacity.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
News item
Keywords:
Fedasil
reception place

Building a Resettlement Network of European Cities and Regions - Experiences of the SHARE Network 2012-2015 (ICMC)

Front page - Building a Resettlement Network of European Cities and Regions

27/05/2016

The ICMC has conduct a project called SHARE to build a European resettlement network. Here is the final report.

Theme:
Migration
Reception
Integration
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
resettlement

Targeting vulnerabilities : The Impact of the Syrian War and Refugee Situation on Trafficking in Persons (ICMPD)

28/04/2016

This new study by ICMPD, "Targeting Vulnerabilities", examines the impact of the Syrian war on trafficking in Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq.

Theme:
Reception
Smuggling & Trafficking
Publication type:
Study
Keywords:
displacement
Syria

MPI Webinar on Asylum reception in the European Union: A flexible model for the future?

Logo MPI

05/04/2016

This MPI webinar aims at discussing what it takes to set up and manage an asylum reception system that can simultaneously meet the demands of flexibility, quality, and efficiency.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
Event
Keywords:
webinar
MPI

Fedasil’s dispatching starts with vaccination

logo Fedasil

15/02/2016

On 15th February, a new vaccination campaign has been launched for newly arrived asylum seekers.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
News item
Keywords:
public health
reception
vaccination

Getting the balance right. Strengthening asylum reception capacity at national and EU levels (Migration Policy Institute Europe)

cover publication Getting the balance right

03/02/2016

This MPI Europe report by Michael Kegels, details the central importance of well-functioning reception systems for asylum seekers in the EU.

Theme:
Reception
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
capacity
CEAS
flexibility
quality standards

Belgian EMN-event: Reception System for Asylum Seekers - Comparison, Reflection and Challenges

EMN logo

25/10/2013

On 25 October 2013 the Belgian National Contact Point of the European Migration Network organised a conference on the reception of asylum seekers in Belgium and the EU.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
Event
Keywords:
reception law
reception policy

The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in Belgium and in the EU (EMN)

cover front

06/09/2013

The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the organisation of reception facilities for asylum seekers in the different Member States and to identify good practices and existing mechanisms for efficient and flexible reception facilities whilst ensuring quality.

Theme:
Reception
Publication type:
Thematic Studies
Keywords:
reception centre
reception crisis
reception law
reception policy

National Country Report Belgium (AIDA)

AIDA national country report

03/07/2013

This report provides statistics, information on the legal framework, the asylum procedure and reception conditions for asylum seekers in Belgium.

Theme:
Reception
International Protection
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
asylum decisions
asylum law
asylum policy
asylum procedure

EMN Sweden discusses challenges facing reception systems for asylum seekers

First page of background & programme of event

07/05/2013

This Conference looked into the strengths and weaknesses of reception system for asylum seekers in terms of quality, efficiency and flexibility. Speakers from Belgium, France and the UK provided a comparative perspective.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
Event
Keywords:
reception centre
flexibility
reception crisis

Last day to see Transit51 Foto Exhibition: Lifes of women in "Petit Château"

Poster of the exhibition

12/03/2013

Fedasil invites you to discover the daily life of women residing in a reception centre for asylum seekers. The Transit51 foto exhibition is to be seen from 8 to 31 March in Brussels.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
Event
Keywords:
reception centre

ECSR Decision focusing on foreign children's rights in Belgium was published today

European Social Charter Logo

21/03/2013

The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) judgement dated from 23 October 2012, highlighting some deficiencies in foreign children's rights in Belgium, was published today.

Theme:
Reception
Type:
News item
Keywords:
european social charter

Dublin II Regulation: lives on hold (Dublin transnational network project)

28/02/2013

The Dublin transnational network project co-ordinated by Forum Réfugiés -Cosi in collaboration with ECRE, the Hungarian Helsinki Committee and national partners published a comparative report on the Dublin application in several EU member states.

Theme:
Reception
International Protection
Publication type:
Report
Keywords:
Dublin Regulation

EASO Newsletter January/February 2013

EASO logo

21/02/2013

The the January/February edition of the European Asylum Support Office’s newsletter was launched.

Theme:
Reception
International Protection
Type:
News item
Keywords:
EAC
early-warning
EASO

State of play reception conditions directive

29/01/2013

The final approval of the recast of the reception conditions directive was accomplished in June 2013. Background information, state of play and case law regarding this directive can be found here.

Theme:
Reception
Keywords:
CEAS
EU directive
reception directive
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