The 19th edition of the EMN Bulletin provides information on developments at EU and national level (from April to June 2017) regarding the Common European Asylum System; unaccompanied minors and vulnerable groups; legal migration and integration; the management of the EU external borders; irregular migration and return; and trafficking in Human Beings.

This edition includes information – inter alia - on:

At EU level:

• European Commission’s Action Plan to support Italy, reduce pressure along the Central Mediteranean route and increase solidarity.
• European Commission’s 13th progress report on relocation and resettlement.
• EASO’s 2016 Annual Report on the Situation of Asylum in the EU.
• Launch by European Commission of the « EU Skills Profile Tool for Third-Country Nationals ».
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At national level:

• BE: Potential victims of trafficking are now issued a temporary residence document valid for 45 days during the recovery and reflection period, instead of an order to leave the territory valid for 45 days.
• AT : Following an amendment to the Aliens Law, foreign nationals who do not leave Austria after a final and enforceable return decision has been issued may be fined or imprisoned.
• NL : The « Declaration of participation » - to be signed by all newcomers – has become a compulsory part of the integration process.
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 More developments and other information in the Bulletin (see PDF above) !