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Belgium’s reception network has reached a historic capacity of 36,077 places, surpassing the figures from the 2015-2016 crisis. However, despite this progress, the problem of a shortage of places for applicants for international protection remains acute, especially for single men. The situation requires urgent solutions and long-term investments to meet the growing needs and create […]

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in March 2022, Europe has accepted thousands of refugees, a significant number of whom are unaccompanied minors. Belgium, like many other EU countries, has provided temporary protection status for such children in vulnerable situations. According to the latest data from Eurostat, Belgium accepted 1,600 minor refugees without

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

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

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