Fedasil has announced the deactivation of 560 accommodation places for unaccompanied minors (UAMs), following a decrease in the number of UAM arrivals in Belgium since 2023. The measure forms part of Fedasil’s policy of adjusting its reception capacity to changing needs.

Belgium’s Minister for Asylum and Migration, Anneleen Van Bossuyt, has announced a further reduction of 700 reception places provided under the Brussels Deal. This follows an earlier reduction of around 300 places announced at the end of June. According to the Minister, the measure reflects a decrease in the need for additional reception capacity for applicants for international protection awaiting access to the Fedasil reception network.