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The new article 57/6/1 of the Aliens Act of 1980 has introduced the notion of safe country of origin in the Belgian law. The royal decree implementing this article came into force on the 1st of June 2012.
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Main theme: Asylum
Keywords: safe country of origin
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Belgium has committed itself towards the European Commission to resettle 100 refugees in 2013
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: resettlement
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At the end of a one and a half research, the University of Louvan-la-neuve (UCL)organizes a conference on the transposition and application of European law in Belgium, and focusses on the Dublin II Regulation and the Qualification Directive concerning asylum seekers.
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Main theme: Asylum
Keywords: Dublin Regulation; qualification directive
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The past three years, CBAR-BCHV looked at the Belgian asylum procedure from a European perspective. CBAR-BCHV now organizes a half a day seminar: "Some aspects of the case law by the Council for Aliens Law Litigation. In line with EU-law?"
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Main theme: Asylum
Keywords: Council for Aliens Law litigation
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Every month, the Office of the Commissioner Gereral for Refugees and Stateless persons (CGRS) publishes a document containing the statistics on the asylum applications and the first instance decisions.
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Main theme: Data & Statistics
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On 2 May, Representatives of the Parliament of the French community unanimously approved the reform of the reception and education of foreign newcomer children, improving and making "bridging classes" more flexible.
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Main theme: Reception
Keywords: Foreign newcomers
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At the occacion of the presentation of the Belgian results of the Immigrant Citizens Survey in a European context, the King Baudouin Foundation organises a Conference in Brussels where professionals and policy-makers can share opinions and findings.
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Main theme: Integration
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The annual report of the Federal Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (Fedasil) has been launced. Fedasil updates you on the voluntary return program that it runs as well as the reception situation and network in 2011.
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Main theme: Reception, Return & Readmission
Keywords: Fedasil
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March 2012: More decissons, less applications
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Main theme: International Protection, Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum applications, asylum decisions
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On April 18th, the Association on the Aliens Law (ADDE) will propose a workshop in order to update and integrate different issues concerning the reforms of the immigration laws, and particularly the law of 15 December 1980.
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Main theme: Regularization
Keywords: law of 15 December 1980; reception law
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A draft bill modifying the Immigration Law and transposing the European Blue Card Directive is approved in the Belgian Chamber of Representatives on March 29, 2012.
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Main theme: Economic migration
Keywords: blue card
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At the request of Maggie De Block, Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration, and Didier Reynders, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Ministerial Council approved list of safe countries of origin.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: safe country of origin
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On March 20th, Benoit Cerxhe, Liz Collett, Jean-Pierre Garson and different integration experts from both Belgium and Canada will examine integration trends and challenges, as well as case studies and best practices.
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Main theme: Integration
Keywords: Integration, Urbanization
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Every month, the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless persons (CGRS) publishes a document containing the statistics on the asylum applications and the first instance decisions.
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Main theme: International Protection, Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum statistics, CGRS
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The new Belgian Law of January 19, 2012 (published on 17 February 2012) transposes the EU Return Directive, modifying the current legal framework on removal and detention, and putting more emphasis on voluntary departure.
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Main theme: Return & Readmission
Keywords: return decision, return directive
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On February 17,2012 the law of January 19, 2012: “Law for modification of the legislation regarding the reception of asylum seekers” was published.
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Main theme: Reception
Keywords: reception law
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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 first instance decisions.
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Main theme: Asylum, International Protection
Keywords: asylum statistics, CGRS
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The new Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration and for Social Integration, Maggie De Block (Open VLD) presented today her policy paper on reception in the Parliament.
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Main theme: Reception
Keywords: policy paper
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The new law from 8 July 2011 makes family reunification related provisions more complex. This half study day plans to clarify new provisions and their impact on persons whose application is pending or who are temporarily allowed to stay on the territory.
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Main theme: Family reunification
Keywords: legislation
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The new Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration and for Social Integration, Maggie De Block (Open VLD), underligned her willingness to act "with determination" against abuses and fraud in the asylum and family reunification procedures, while respecting everyone's rights.
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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 2011.
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Main theme: Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum statistics
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The government Di Rupo published on 1 December 2011 its coalition agreement. We summarize the most important political goals of the new government with regard to migration and asylum
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: coalition agreement, migration policy
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The report of the Centre for Equal Opportunities and Opposition to Racism (Centre) offers facts and figures on migration flows to Belgium up to 2009
