On 26 May 2026, EMN Belgium gathered over 130 key stakeholders in the fields of asylum and migration. This event also marked the launch of the Belgian Asylum and Migration Overview 2025, which highlights the principal developments in asylum and migration in Belgium over the previous year. The diverse audience of experts engaged in reflection and discussion on recent trends in the field, as well as on strengthened cooperation within the Belgian asylum and migration system. The day also included breakout session on key topics, alongside informal networking to build connections and inspire new collaborations.

On 27 March 2025, EMN Belgium brought together over 130 key stakeholders in the areas of asylum and migration in Belgium. The Minister for Asylum and Migration addressed this large audience of experts from various fields. Participants examined recent developments as well as current and future challenges related to asylum and migration in Belgium and within the EU context. They then explored key topics in breakout sessions and used informal networking opportunities to strengthen connections and explore new collaborations.

During its annual policy event, the Belgian Contact Point of the European Migration Network (EMN) invited experts in the field of asylum and migration in Belgium to reflect on developments in 2023 and prospects for 2024. Subgroups examined in more detail measures in response to the reception crisis, the new right of residence for stateless persons, information campaigns in third countries, one-stop desk models for information provision, ongoing challenges and projects in the CGRS, Belgium’s talent mobility projects and emerging trends in the field of labour migration.