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European courts provide increased clarity on women seeking international protection, EUAA report finds
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xml:base="https://euaa.europa.eu/"> <channel> <title/> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/</link> <description/> <language>en</language> <item> <title>European courts provide increased clarity on women seeking international protection, EUAA report finds</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/european-courts-provide-increased-clarity-women-seeking-international-protection-euaa-report-finds</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>In 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down three landmark judgments providing national authorities with more clarity when assessing applications for international protection lodged by women faced with different forms of gender-based violence. A new EUAA report examines how these EU-level and national court decisions are guiding national practices to shift to a more gender-sensitive approach in international protection.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:04:30 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24927 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Sudan faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis amid ongoing 'forgotten war'</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/sudan-faces-unprecedented-humanitarian-crisis-amid-ongoing-forgotten-war</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA has just published two new COI reports, a Country Focus and a Security Situation report on Sudan. Conflict-related violence has had a particular impact on women and girls, as well as perceived political opponents, while famine has been declared in at least five parts of the country. The Agency’s new reports come as over 10 000 Sudanese nationals sought asylum in EU+ countries in 2024.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:23:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24891 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Harmonising the sanctioning of reception conditions when asylum seekers fail to meet their obligations</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/harmonising-sanctioning-reception-conditions-when-asylum-seekers-fail-meet-their-obligations</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>A recent EUAA report looks at how EU-level and national courts in Member States have shaped the implementation of provisions relating to reducing or withdrawing material reception conditions, such as housing, food, and clothing or financial assistance, when asylum applicants do not comply with their obligations or engage in violent behaviour.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:16:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24884 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA begins monitoring the operational and technical application of the Common European Asylum System in two Member States</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-begins-monitoring-operational-and-technical-application-common-european-asylum-system-two-member-states</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA Monitoring Mechanism aims to enhance the overall application of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) by EU Member States, as well as identify potential shortcomings in national asylum and reception systems. In agreement with their national authorities, the Agency will pilot the mechanism in Estonia and the Netherlands in 2025.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:20:06 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24858 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA to begin providing internationally recognised qualifications to asylum and reception officials in 2025</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-begin-providing-internationally-recognised-qualifications-asylum-and-reception-officials-2025</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text">The EUAA has received official recognition as a further and higher education provider from the Maltese authorities. The accreditation is a major milestone in supporting Member States to achieve a professional, effective, and unified approach to asylum and reception management across Europe.</p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:12:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24816 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Pakistan: EUAA publishes first Country Focus report</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/pakistan-euaa-publishes-first-country-focus-report</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA has just published a Country-of-Origin Information (COI) report on Pakistan. It provides an overview of the political and security context of the country, the treatment of certain profiles and groups of the population and the situation of Afghan refugees in the country.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:32:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>defalca</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24813 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Iraq: Updated and fine-tuned EUAA Country Guidance confirms on-going protection needs</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/iraq-updated-and-fine-tuned-euaa-country-guidance-confirms-going-protection-needs</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA has published an updated common analysis of the situation in Iraq. It is the joint assessment of EU+ countries and is based on the Agency’s latest Country-of-Origin Information (COI). The Agency has taken a new approach on the incorporation of COI in the legal analysis. As a result, the content is more concise and user-friendly.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:17:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24797 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>1,000 Days of War: National judiciaries important in defining eligibility for temporary protection, EUAA report finds</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/1000-days-war-national-judiciaries-important-defining-eligibility-temporary-protection-euaa-report-finds</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA recently published the first comparative analysis of how national courts refined Member States’ interpretation of eligibility under the Temporary Protection Directive. The analysis comes as the EU marks 1,000 days since Russian military forces began their full-scale invasion of Ukraine, forcing over 4.4 million Ukrainians to seek safety in the EU.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:47:07 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24698 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Afghanistan: An update on the Taliban’s new “Morality law”</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/afghanistan-update-talibans-new-morality-law</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has just published a Country-of-Origin Information (COI) </strong><a href="https://euaa.europa.eu/publications/afghanistan-country-focus-0"><strong>report on Afghanistan</strong></a><strong>. It provides information on the political context and human rights situation in the country, as well as an update on the general security situation and the treatment of selected profiles.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:54:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24682 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA takes first steps in implementing €2.8 million grants programme for 2024-2025 </title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-takes-first-steps-implementing-eu28-million-grants-programme-2024-2025</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) will begin to offer financial grants for the first time, with initial projects aiming to support some of the Agency’s activities including providing information to asylum seekers and strengthening its Situational Awareness work. In a pilot phase, the Agency will further develop its database of Asylum Case Law, with a call for proposals launching today.&nbsp;</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:13:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24665 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Almost one quarter fewer Syrian asylum seekers, year-over-year, in August 2024</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/almost-one-quarter-fewer-syrian-asylum-seekers-year-over-year-august-2024</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>Since reaching a 7-year peak in last October, there has been a sustained decrease in the number of asylum applications received in EU+ countries. In August 2024 applications stabilised at 78 000, with those from Syrians also decreasing by almost a quarter year-over-year. In contrast, the number of decisions pending at first instance reached an almost 8-year high, however.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:42:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24664 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA’s first Fundamental Rights Strategy reinforces safeguards for applicants throughout its operations </title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaas-first-fundamental-rights-strategy-reinforces-safeguards-applicants-throughout-its-operations</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The Management Board of the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has adopted the Agency’s first Fundamental Rights Strategy. The Strategy, proposed by the Agency’s Fundamental Rights Officer, is a feature of the EUAA’s new mandate, and the result of a broad consultation with members of the EUAA Consultative Forum, around 120 civil society organisations, and the UNHCR. &nbsp;</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:59:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24620 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA presents Latest Asylum Trends for the first half of 2024</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-presents-latest-asylum-trends-first-half-2024</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>By the end of June, EU+ countries received 513 000 applications for international protection. While the figure was stable compared to the first six months of 2023, it masks some important changes at the national level. Germany received one fifth fewer applications while Italy received an increase by over a third. In Spain, overall applications have been stable but at a high level.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:14:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24440 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Ghana: EUAA updates on the health landscape and availability of medical services </title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/ghana-euaa-updates-health-landscape-and-availability-medical-services</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA recently published five topical reports on the healthcare situation in Ghana, which provide information on the prevalence of gastroenterology, hepatitis, nephrology, AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, as well as the cost and access to treatment and medicines for these diseases. These reports complement ones published earlier this year, on diabetes mellitus, neurology, pulmonology, psychiatry and paediatrics.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:27:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>cassar andrew</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24417 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Asylum applications in EU+ continue stable trend </title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/asylum-applications-eu-continue-stable-trend</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>According to the EUAA’s latest data, just 85 000 asylum applications were lodged across EU+ countries in May 2024. In line with recent months, Germany continued to receive fewer, but still the most applications, with Ireland receiving the most applications per capita. &nbsp;</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:21:43 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24402 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Bangladesh: EUAA updates on the health landscape and availability of medical services in-country </title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/bangladesh-euaa-updates-health-landscape-and-availability-medical-services-country</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p paraeid="{b696ac6b-71b9-4e13-8e4d-70369e9a92ae}{222}" paraid="1119738120"><strong>The EUAA recently published five topical reports on the healthcare situation in Bangladesh, which provide Member States’ national authorities with information on the prevalence of gastroenterology, hepatitis, paediatric care, psychiatry, and pulmonology, as well as the access to treatment and medicines for these diseases in Bangladesh.&nbsp;</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:03:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>cassar andrew</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24377 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Bangladesh: Latest EUAA report highlights the democratic backslide impacting specific profiles </title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/bangladesh-latest-euaa-report-highlights-democratic-backslide-impacting-specific-profiles</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text" paraeid="{05879f53-aba8-4848-8ac8-3de60e5f2b3a}{222}" paraid="1148295088"><strong>The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has just published a <a href="https://coi.euaa.europa.eu/administration/easo/PLib/2024_07_EUAA_COI_Report_Bangladesh-Country_Focus.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Country-of-Origin Information (COI) report on Bangladesh</a>. It provides information on the political context and human rights situation in the country, as well as on the treatment of select profiles.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 09:39:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>cassar andrew</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24376 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Nigeria: Latest report highlights the multifaceted security threats in the country</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/nigeria-latest-report-highlights-multifaceted-security-threats-country</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has just published a new Country of Origin Information (COI) report on Nigeria, which examines the security situation in the country and its impact on civilians, through a regional breakdown. It also looks into the issue of human trafficking and identifies selected profiles of relevance for the assessment of Nigerian applications for international protection by EU+ countries.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:50:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24371 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Asylum applications in April down by almost one-third, compared to the peak of autumn 2023</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/asylum-applications-april-down-almost-one-third-compared-peak-autumn-2023</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has released an updated analysis showing that EU+ countries continue to receive fewer applications for asylum, compared to the seven-year peak of last autumn. In contrast, the number of cases pending at first instance in the EU+ reached levels not seen since the migration crisis of 2015-2016.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:32:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>cassar andrew</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24362 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Already strong demand for EUAA training sees record increases in 2023</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/already-strong-demand-euaa-training-sees-record-increases-2023</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA has unveiled its annual Training Report. In 2023, with nearly 14 000 attendees, the Agency witnessed record levels of engagement in its training and professional development services. The report finds a significant uptake of training by the Member States most exposed to irregular arrivals as well as increased use of permanent support by the countries often associated with secondary movements. The notable uptake foreshadows the EUAA’s role as a critical pillar of a reformed Common European Asylum System.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 14:16:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24361 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Iran: EUAA report focuses on Iran’s governance and human rights issues</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/iran-euaa-report-focuses-irans-governance-and-human-rights-issues</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has just published its first <a href="https://coi.euaa.europa.eu/administration/easo/PLib/2024_06_EUAA_COI_Report_Iran_Country_Focus.pdf">Country of Origin Information (COI) report on Iran</a>, focusing on the country's governance, security institutions, judicial system and socio-economic conditions in Tehran. The report aims to assist EU+ countries in evaluating protection needs of Iranian nationals applying for asylum in the EU.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:30:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24360 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Iraq: New EUAA reports highlight the impact of wider regional stability on civilians </title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/iraq-new-euaa-reports-highlight-impact-wider-regional-stability-civilians</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA has published two Country of Origin Information (COI) reports on Iraq, which provide a thorough update on the latest security trends and the treatment of select profiles by State and non-State actors. Detailed information on the socio-economic situation in Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah is also provided. The reports will contribute to a forthcoming update of EUAA Country Guidance on Iraq.</strong>&nbsp;</p></div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 12:22:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24356 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Afghanistan: Latest EUAA guidance confirms on-going protection needs</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/afghanistan-latest-euaa-guidance-confirms-going-protection-needs</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has published an updated common analysis of the situation in Afghanistan. The newly published Country Guidance, unanimously endorsed by the 27 EU Member States, confirms that Afghan women and girls and other vulnerable groups remain at risk of persecution in their country.&nbsp;</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:59:03 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24350 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>A more resilient EU asylum system, despite increased pressures</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/more-resilient-eu-asylum-system-despite-increased-pressures</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA has just published its annual report on the state of asylum in Europe. Despite over 1.1 million applications in 2023, capacity building efforts meant that asylum systems were broadly more capable of managing increased numbers. In contrast, some reception systems are under notable pressures. At the same time, European and national courts have played an increasing role in driving forward convergences in practices.&nbsp;</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:48:05 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24345 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>Moderate decline in asylum applications in the EU, but not for all Member States</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/moderate-decline-asylum-applications-eu-not-all-member-states</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>In a trend that began in December 2023, EU+ countries continue to receive steadily decreasing numbers of asylum applications, though this is in line with winter expectations. However, the EUAA’s latest analyses show that the number of pending applications has now reached a 7-year high, just as lawmakers have approved a reform of the EU’s migration management framework.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 08:48:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>defalca</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24032 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA welcomes Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-welcomes-roberta-metsola-president-european-parliament</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">News</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA welcomed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, to its Headquarters in Malta on Tuesday, 21 May. Senior management briefed the President on the Agency’s ongoing preparations to support the European Commission and EU Member States with the Pact’s implementation, after which President Metsola met with EUAA staff and deployed personnel, both in-person and in an online session.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 11:56:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24027 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA to provide targeted operational support to Germany</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-provide-targeted-operational-support-germany</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>Following a request for support received in March, the EUAA and Germany have signed an Operational Plan through which the Agency will provide the BAMF with targeted support in processing outgoing take-back requests and information requests under the Dublin Regulation.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 08:09:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24017 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA to provide targeted operational support to Germany</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-provide-targeted-operational-support-germany</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>Following a request for support received in March, the EUAA and Germany have signed an Operational Plan through which the Agency will provide the BAMF with targeted support in processing outgoing take-back requests and information requests under the Dublin Regulation.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 08:09:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24017 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA shifts operational support in Greece to focus on vulnerable applicants</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-shifts-operational-support-greece-focus-vulnerable-applicants</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA will adapt its operational support to the Greek authorities to increase focus on vulnerable applicants, in light of the changing needs in the country. &nbsp;The Agency’s amended operational support to Greece will also provide support with registering and processing the increased number of applications.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:23:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24000 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> <item> <title>EUAA shifts operational support in Greece to focus on vulnerable applicants</title> <link>https://euaa.europa.eu/news-events/euaa-shifts-operational-support-greece-focus-vulnerable-applicants</link> <description> <div class="field field--name-field-news-event field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item">Press Release</div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p class="euaa-intro-text"><strong>The EUAA will adapt its operational support to the Greek authorities to increase focus on vulnerable applicants, in light of the changing needs in the country. &nbsp;The Agency’s amended operational support to Greece will also provide support with registering and processing the increased number of applications.</strong></p></div> </description> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:23:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Andrew MCKINLAY</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">24000 at https://euaa.europa.eu</guid> </item> </channel> </rss>