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EU resettlement and humanitarian admission plans for 2026-2027

New High-Level Committee on Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission in the EU for 2026-2027

On 7 November 2024, the High Committee on Resettlement and Humanitarian Admissions held its first meeting to develop the plan for 2026-2027. The committee, composed of representatives of the EU and international organisations, will determine the number of refugees to be resettled in the European Union, as well as the countries and regions to be […]

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Magnus Brunner addresses the LIBE committee

Magnus Brunner addresses the LIBE committee on current migration issues

Magnus Brunner, Austrian Minister of the Interior, recently addressed the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) to discuss key issues related to migration and security. His speech touched upon the many challenges that Europe is currently grappling with in the area of migration, as well as the challenges that EU

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Opening of temporary reception centers from Fedalis

Fedasil opens temporary reception centres for asylum seekers for winter period

As the winter season approaches in Belgium, there is a growing need for additional capacity to accommodate asylum seekers. In response, the Federal Reception Agency for Asylum Seekers ( Fedasil ) has launched a series of temporary centres. These are measures designed to improve accommodation conditions and ensure the safety of all those in need

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Relocation of the registration center for applications for protection to Brussels

Relocation of the registration center for applications for protection to Brussels

In October 2024, the Belgian authorities decided to move the registration center for applications for international protection to Brussels. This initiative is driven by the need to improve the accessibility and efficiency of the registration process for applicants. The new center is located in a more convenient area, which makes it easier to access and

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Immigration to Belgium after the 2024 elections

A new era of migration policy in Belgium: results of the 2024 elections

In Belgium, active discussions continue on changes to immigration policy that will be implemented in light of the 2024 election results. The new coalition governments at federal and regional level are seeking to develop initiatives aimed at improving the integration of migrants into Belgian society. The main policy directions include: Simplifying the issuance of temporary

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