Publication date: 22 February 2017

The updated country report on Belgium contains information on recent developments in case law and policy related to asylum procedures, reception conditions, detention of asylum seekers and integration of beneficiaries of international protection.
Main theme: Asylum
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: asylum decisions, asylum law, asylum policy, asylum procedure

Publication date: 15 February 2017

We know surprisingly little about how NGOs and asylum lawyers conduct research for asylum claims. To close this gap, Asylos interviewed 20 asylum lawyers and NGO staff in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece and the UK  to understand the challenges of researching evidence, as well as the opportunities for improving the research process. Access the findings in our report
Main theme: International Protection
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: country of origin information (COI)

Publication date: 06 February 2017

In 2015 the Study and Policy Unit from the Federal  Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers, started with a study into vulnerable persons with specific reception needs. The first phase of this study has been completed.  
Main theme: Reception
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: vulnerable persons

Publication date: 01 February 2017

The European Commission’s Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography (KCMD) published its first newsletter, with information on the KCMD, its recent activities and the Migration Data Catalogue and Dynamic Data Hub.
Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Publication Type: Newsletters

Publication date: 06 January 2017

Le nombre de demandes d’asile introduites en Belgique en 2016 a diminué de plus de la moitié par rapport à l’année passée et le nombre de décisions prises par le CGRA a atteint un niveau record.

Publication date: 22 December 2016

This report presents an overview of the shifting of economic activity to developing countries and examines whether this shift has led to an increase in international migration towards developing countries.

Publication date: 05 December 2016

In this paper, UNHCR sets out a vision for achieving a pragmatic and common approach to responding to refugees and migrants. The proposals can facilitate the development, over the long term, of EU-wide arrangements to address and respond to movements effectively.
Main theme: International Protection
Publication Type: Opinion
Keywords: UNHCR, Common European Asylum System

Publication date: 30 November 2016

This EMN study offers a comprehensive overview of policies and practices on the functioning of resettlement, humanitarian admission programmes and schemes, as well as private sponsorship programmes for refugees in the EU Member States and Norway   

Publication date: 15 November 2016

This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Study "The Return of Rejected Asylum Seekers in Belgium and in the EU: Challenges and Good Practices".
Main theme: Asylum, Return & Readmission
Publication Type: EMN inform
Keywords: Grèce

Publication date: 15 November 2016

This EMN Study examines the policies and practices in place in Belgium and in the EU to encourage the return of rejected asylum seekers, identifying the challenges and good practices associated with return.
Main theme: Asylum, Return & Readmission
Publication Type: Thematic Studies

Publication date: 13 November 2016

The 16th edition of the EMN Bulletin provides up-to-date information on recent migration and international protection policy developments at EU and national level, including latest relevant published statistics.
Main theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Publication Type: EMN bulletin

Publication date: 01 October 2016

This MPI report provides an overview of the barriers to the successful labor market integration of refugees and asylum seekers across all skills levels, and analyzes the targeted support initiatives and structural policy levers available to overcome them.
Main theme: International Protection, Integration
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: labour market integration

Publication date: 29 September 2016

This publication investigates the identification of suspected jihadists among asylum seekers and of jihadist activities in and around reception centers for asylum seekers.
Main theme: Asylum
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: identification

Publication date: 19 September 2016

This report provides a broad overview of recent trends in international migration flows and migration policies in OECD countries and some non-OECD countries.

Publication date: 12 August 2016

The 15th edition of the EMN Bulletin provides up-to-date information on recent migration and international protection policy developments at EU and national level, including latest relevant published statistics.
Main theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Publication Type: EMN bulletin

Publication date: 03 August 2016

This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Study "Integration of beneficiaries of international protection into the labour market in Belgium and in the EU".

Publication date: 01 August 2016

The EASO Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of international protection in the EU over the year, reports on developments in asylum at European level, and assesses the functioning of the Common European Asylum System.
Main theme: Asylum
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: EASO, EASO annual report, CEAS

Publication date: 01 August 2016

The EMN annual policy report provides an overview of the major developments in the field of migration and asylum in Belgium and in the EU in 2015.
Main theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Publication Type: Annual Policy Reports

Publication date: 28 July 2016

Status changes are a relatively new field of study. This EMN-study was launched to collect information and knowledge on the existing possibilities for status changes in the EU (Member) States.

Publication date: 28 July 2016

This EMN Inform summarises the main findings of the EMN Study 'Changes in immigration status and purpose of stay'.
Main theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Publication Type: EMN inform
Keywords: Immigration status, purpose of stay

Publication date: 14 July 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.

Publication date: 12 July 2016

Myria's annual report "Migration in figures and rights 2016" highlights recent available data, provides a juridical analysis on the issues at stake and lists a number of recommendations towards the government.
Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: fundamental right, asylum crisis

Publication date: 20 June 2016

UNHCR's Global Trends report finds that 65.3 million people were displaced from their homes by conflict and persecution in 2015. This is the highest figure since UNHCR records began.
Main theme: Asylum, Data & Statistics
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: global trends, UNHCR

Publication date: 27 May 2016

The ICMC has conduct a project called SHARE to build a European resettlement network. Here is the final report.
Main theme: Migration, Reception, Integration
Publication Type: Report
Keywords: resettlement

Publication date: 26 May 2016

This EMN study describes the labour market participation of beneficiaries of international protection and provides an overview of support measures that can facilitate labour market participation.