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In his annual report 2013, the Federal Ombudsman reports on claims inter alia relating to the open return centre in Holsbeek, reception of EU families and regularization on medical grounds.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Keywords: federal ombudsman
UNHCR report shows rise in asylum claims in 44 industrialized countries over the course of last year
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UNHCR "Asylum Trends 2013" says that 612.700 people applied for asylum in North America, Europe, East Asia and the Pacific last year, the highest total for any year since 2001. The report shows how this is primarily driven by the crisis in Syria.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: asylum trend
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At a press conference today in Strasbourg, Cecilia Malmström underlined the important steps taken based on the Stockholm program but said that work was not over and that efforts should be stepped up in certain areas.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: post Stockholm Programme
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The 14th edition of the Odysseus Network Summer School, that will take place in Brussels from 30 June till 11 July 2014, aims to provide a comprehensive understanding, from a legal point of view, of recent developments in the immigration and asylum policy of the European Union.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: asylum policy, immigration policies
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Le 7ème Congrès européen de juristes spécialisés dans les matières d'immigration et d'asile, qui se tiendra à Bruxelles les 8 et 9 avril 2014, est consacré aux instruments d'asile de seconde génération adoptés le 26 juin 2013.
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Main theme: Asylum
Keywords: système d'asile européen commun
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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 decisions, asylum applications
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On 25 February, 25 March and 29 April, the CeMIS in cooperation with the University of Antwerp, organize a seminar to address several issues and actual developments on migration and asylum.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: free movement, labour migration, marriage of convenience, medical regularisation
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The Greek Presidency presented its priorities which, in the area of Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, include the implementation of the Smart Borders package; addressing the situation of migrants and asylum seekers in the European Union; and the rise of far right movements across Europe.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Greek Council Presidency, priorities
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In a half-day training, ADDE proposes to examine the new reform of the Dublin III Regulation and its impact on Belgian practices as regards international protection and reception.
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Main theme: Asylum
Keywords: Dublin Regulation
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Following the period of consultation from 29 October 2013 to 21 January 2014, the Commission has made collected opinions available with a view to contribute to the new agenda for Home Affairs.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: post Stockholm Programme, Stockholm Programme
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The Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless persons (CGRS) published a document providing the statistics on asylum applications and first instance decisions for the year 2013.
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Main theme: International Protection, Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum applications, asylum decisions
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Based on the EMN Work Programme 2014, approved by the Steering Board in November 2013 and in the process of being formally approved by the Commission, the EMN will work this year on new deliverables.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: work programme
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PES Group in the Committee of the Regions invites all to join the debate on the - lack of - development of a genuine Common European Asylum System and European Immigration policy.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Common European Asylum System, Lampedusa
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The tragedy in Lampedusa prompted an unprecedented call for action by EU leaders and citizens. On 4 December, the Commission proposed ways to increase solidarity and mutual support in order to prevent migrants' death in the Mediterranean.
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Main theme: International Protection, Borders & Visa, Irregular Migration, Smuggling & Trafficking
Keywords: EUROSUR, Frontex, Lampedusa, resettlement
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On 3 December, the policy note of the Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration, Maggie De Block, for 2014 was approved in the Chamber Commission of Home Affairs. It reviews the 2013 achievements and presents policies on asylum, migration and reception for 2014.
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Main theme: Asylum
Keywords: migration policy
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On 2 December the European Border Surveillance System becomes operational. EUROSUR will make an important contribution to saving lives and will also equip the EU and its Member States with better tools to prevent cross-border crimes and to detect and provide assistance to migrant boats in distress.
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Main theme: Asylum, Borders & Visa, Irregular Migration, Smuggling & Trafficking
Keywords: EUROSUR, Frontex
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The Court refined its case-law on the application of the Dublin Regulation, judging on the responsability of a Member State to examine an asylum application, in case of impossible transfer of the applicant.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: Dublin Regulation
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The Dutch Migration Policy Department plans to organize a two-day seminar in The Hague with policy makers and academia to discuss and share research results and policy challenges relating to the Stockholm migration chapters.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Stockholm Programme
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From 29 October 2013 until 12 January 2014, the Commission of the EU organizes a public consultation, inviting all interested ones to contribute their opinion on the New Agenda for Home Affairs.
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Main theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Home Affairs, Stockholm Programme
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The UN Committee against Torture (CAT) expressed both positive and negative observations on Belgium, following the examination of the third periodic report on Belgium.
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Main theme: International Protection, Return & Readmission
Keywords: detention
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On 14 November, the European Court of Human Rights condemned Belgium in the case of M.D. v Belgium for infringing the right to an effective remedy on short delay, as captured in Article 5 §4 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: detention, effective remedy
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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 7 November, the European Court of Justice judged that homosexual applicants for asylum can constitute a particular social group who may be persecuted on account of their sexual orientation.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: Court of Justice of the European Union, sexual orientation
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EASO launched the October edition of the EASO newsletter. The newsletter provides an overview of recent EASO activities and outputs.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: EASO, country of origin information (COI), Lampedusa
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Studipolis, in co-operation with the Free University of Brussels, organises a morning lecture, treating the implementation in Belgian Law of the second phase of the CEAS.