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In written questions and answers to the House of Representatives, dated from 2 April 2013, Maggie de Block provided information inter alia on the length of and project aimed at improving the asylum procedure in Belgium.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: asylum procedure, quality management
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The State Secretary for Migration and Asylum Policy and for Social Integration informed on changes and ongoing pilot projects concerning the control and reimbursement of urgent medical assistance related costs.
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Main theme: Irregular Migration
Keywords: urgent medical assistance, welfare fraud
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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.
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Main theme: Reception
Keywords: european social charter
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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.
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Main theme: Reception
Keywords: reception centre
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The SCI conference debate aims at identifying fears involved in migration, both those of migrants and those of inhabitants in countries of destination. The aim is also to have a critical look at discourses on this topic.
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Main theme: Migration, Integration
Keywords: fear, attitude towards migration
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From 12 to 28 March, concerts, exhibitions, conferences and other activities are organized by DeCLIC on the ULB Solbosch Campus. Three weeks during which students, migrants, experts and citizens are invited to discuss different topics related to migration.
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Main theme: Migration
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Every month, the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless persons (CGRS) publishes a document providing the statistics on asylum applications and first instance decisions.
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Main theme: International Protection, Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum applications, asylum decisions
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On 4 March 2013, the Law laying down sanctions and measures against employers of illegally staying third-country nationals came into force.
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Main theme: Vulnerable groups, Irregular Migration
Keywords: sanctions directive, irregular worker
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The European Commission is asking Belgium to further facilitate the entry and residence of non-EU family members of Union citizens in accordance with Directive 2004/38/EC.
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Main theme: Family reunification
Keywords: Directive 2004/38/EC, free movement, infringement
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Every month, the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless persons (CGRS) publishes a document providing the statistics on asylum applications and first instance decisions.
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Main theme: International Protection, Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum applications, asylum decisions
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The policy papers on asylum, migration and reception were presented by secretary of state Maggie De Block in the House of Representatives last Tuesday. The main achievements regarding asylum, migration and reception for the year 2012 are listed, as well as the challenges for the coming year.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: policy paper
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Every month, the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons publishes a document containing the statistics on the asylum applications and the decisions taken. The statistical overview for December also provides an overview for the complete year 2012.
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Main theme: International Protection, Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum applications, asylum decisions
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Today, Tuesday 8 January 2013, the act of purchase was signed for the building that will become the open return centre in Holsbeek.
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Main theme: Return & Readmission
Keywords: return centre, voluntary return
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The recent Act of 4 December 2012 reforms the Belgian Nationality Code. To better understand changes regarding the conditions and procedure for acquisition of the Belgian nationality, ADDE organizes a morning training for persons involved in this matter.
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Main theme: Migration
Keywords: nationality code
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The International Symposium of the Public Policy Exchange will facilitate policy discussion and provide a timely opportunity to explore comprehensive and integrated solutions to fighting the 'hidden' crime of human trafficking.
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Main theme: Smuggling & Trafficking
Keywords: EU strategy
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At the occasion of this Itinera event, various experts, including Dirk Jacobs (ULB) and Jasper Dag Tjaden (Migration Policy Group), gave their vision from both a Belgian and European perspective on "Education & Integration".
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Main theme: Integration
Keywords: education
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Today, the law from 4 December 2012 modifying the Belgian Nationality Code with a view to making the aquisition of nationality neutral from an immigration point of view, was published.
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Main theme: Citizenship & Nationality, Integration
Keywords: nationality code
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This introduction programme is aimed at refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection who, when leaving a centre, wish to know more about living and working in Belgium and adquire computer skills.
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Main theme: Integration
Keywords: education, social integration, vocational training
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CRIPEL and CEDEM Ulg organize a study afternoon to present the key elements of the reform and address other questions including integration, access to social rights and work market.
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Main theme: Integration
Keywords: nationality code
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A press release of the national bank of Belgium indicates that the employment rate of persons born in a non-EU country is the lowest of all Member States, namely 45.8 % in 2011.
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Main theme: Integration
Keywords: labour market
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During this discussion on the integration of newcomers in Wallonie, three projects will be examined more closely, namely the CIRÉ desk for newcomers in Ixelles, the regional integration centre in Charleroi and Couleur Cafe in Malmedy.
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Main theme: Integration
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Every month, the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless persons (CGRS) publishes a document providing the statistics on asylum applications and first instance decisions.
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Main theme: International Protection, Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum applications, asylum decisions
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A "White Marriages" cell has been created in the Special Laws Division of the Brussels South police area. It has started its activities on 3 december 2012.
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Main theme: Family reunification
Keywords: investigation, legal cohabitation, marriage of convenience
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In its letter to partners, CBAR BCHV wants to be informed of decisions and judgements refusing the examination of applications from applicants originating from "safe countries of origin".
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: safe country of origin
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"Carrefour des Cultures" proposes a cycle of 5 cine debates putting forward women migrants who, by their trajectories and actions, go against stereotypes concerning them. Space is left open, after screening, for exchanges around the themes at stake.