This measure means that personal interviews and decisions remain on hold for most Syrian applicants. Only cases involving persons who already benefit from protection in another EU Member State continue to be processed.

According to the CGRS, there is still not enough objective and up-to-date information available to assess the security situation across Syria or to determine the risk faced by different profiles of applicants.

The CGRS first introduced this temporary measure in response to evolving conditions in Syria. Processing will only resume once sufficient information is available to ensure accurate and fair decision-making.

For further information, please read the press release from the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons (CGRS).