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EUAA is an agency of the EU that plays a key role in the development of the European Asylum System EUAA acts as a centre of expertise on asylum.

EUAA is an agency of the European Union that plays a key role in the concrete development of the Common European Asylum System. It was established with the aim of enhancing practical cooperation on asylum matters and helping Member States fulfil their European and international obligations to give protection to people in need. It also provides support to Member States whose asylum and reception systems are under particular pressure.

19/11/2025

Identifying and responding to human trafficking in the asylum process is key to protecting those most in need.

The EUAA recently delivered the third face-to-face training session in Rome on Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen capacities to recognise and address human trafficking cases in asylum.

ℹ️ Building on the EUAA online module, the session brought together officers from national and local authorities to discuss new developments in trafficking and national referral procedures. They also explored practical approaches to identifying signs of trafficking, managing encounters with potential victims, and ensuring the protection of their rights in line with the Common European Asylum System (CEAS).

🤝 Thanks to the Italian Department of Public Security, the Central Directorate for Immigration and Border Police, the Central Anticrime Directorate, the Department for Equal Opportunities of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and the national Anti-Trafficking Network for their collaboration in organising this important session.

17/11/2025

Reliable information on asylum is critical to policy-making.

EUAA Deputy Executive Director Mikael Ribbenvik Cassar briefed parliamentarians from Landtag von Sachsen-Anhalt on the Agency's work & how we support 🇪🇺 countries, incl. Germany 🇩🇪 in managing their asylum & reception systems.

14/11/2025

EUAA Deputy Executive Director Mikael Ribbenvik Cassar welcomed Siiri Königsberg, Director General of the Department for European Affairs at the 🇪🇪 Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Välisministeerium and her delegation to 🇲🇹 HQ.

Discussions focused on EU+ asylum trends and continuing the strong EUAA-🇪🇪 cooperation.

14/11/2025

The EUAA continues to support 🇧🇬 Bulgaria in enhancing reception conditions, ensuring that all international protection applicants feel safe and supported.

📢 EUAA experts, together with the State Agency for Refugees (SAR) Държавна агенция за бежанците при Министерския съвет, applied the EUAA Assessment of Reception Conditions (ARC) tool at the Harmanli Registration and Reception Centre from 3–10 October.

ℹ️ Implementing the ARC methodology, they collected and analysed data on reception conditions through desk research, observation, and focus group discussions. This activity contributes to the continuous improvement of reception quality and supports the design and implementation of a national self-monitoring system, as outlined in the Operational Plan 2023–2026.

👉 Building on this progress, the EUAA, in close cooperation with SAR, will next assess reception centres in Sofia, continuing the shared efforts to strengthen the quality of Bulgaria’s reception system.

13/11/2025

🇱🇧 Lebanon continues to face overlapping political, security, and economic challenges. Still recovering from the 2024–2025 Hezbollah–Israel conflict, the country struggles with widespread destruction, economic crisis, and persistent sectarian divisions, human rights concerns, and social hardship.

The EUAA has published its first Country of Origin Information (COI) report on Lebanon at 📘 https://link.europa.eu/44rN7g, offering an overview of governance, justice, security institutions, non-state armed groups, and the situation of specific population groups.

The report provides verified, up-to-date information to help EU asylum authorities make consistent and fair decisions. By analysing Lebanon’s complex security and human rights landscape, it supports a better understanding of protection needs for those seeking safety in the EU.

12/11/2025

🚀 Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real difference while developing valuable skills in international protection?

📢 The 2026 EUAA Traineeship programme is now open!

There are 37 positions available. Whether your interest lies in legal services, operational support, communication and public relations, or fundamental rights, we have the right opportunity for you!

Apply today! 👉 https://europa.eu/!kbW7n4
🗓️ Deadline: 2 December 2025

11/11/2025

🇳🇬 Nigeria continues to face a challenging security situation and economic hardship. While Boko Haram and affiliated Islamist armed groups remain a threat, banditry-related violence has become the most deadly and widespread since early 2024—alongside resurging farmer–herder clashes, increasing criminality, and serious human-rights concerns.

The EUAA has released two new Country-of-Origin Information (COI) reports on Nigeria:

📘 Country Focus — state structures, demographics, significant political developments, and human-rights treatment of specific groups.
📘 Security Situation — security challenges and conflicts across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).

Read the new EUAA COI reports on Nigeria at 📄 https://link.europa.eu/Vvqm8w to learn more.

10/11/2025

🗣️ Audio recording asylum personal interviews strengthens the efficiency, fairness and transparency of the asylum procedure. It helps ensure that interview records are accurate and free of errors, enabling fair and sound examination and decision-making.

📚 Learn more in the EUAA's Practical Guide on the Audio Recording of Personal Interviews: https://link.europa.eu/q4Y4yY.

ℹ️ Audio recording of the personal interview has become mandatory under the Pact on Asylum. The guide assists asylum administrations of EU Member States in setting up a fit-for-purpose audio recording process and system for asylum personal interviews, with necessary safeguards.

03/11/2025

Providing safety and proper guidance to persons in need of protection is vital for those residing in reception centres.

On 31 October, EUAA’s principal support in Ter Apel reception centre, Netherlands, successfully concluded.

Since May 2022, EUAA personnel collaborated with the Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA) in Ter Apel. The Agency supported vulnerable persons through dedicated activities while providing information to asylum applicants seeking international protection. EUAA experts at Ter Apel also developed tools to strengthen the national reception system.

ℹ️ The Agency will continue supporting unaccompanied children at Ter Apel with information provision until 31 December.

30/10/2025

The right to legal assistance and representation is essential for asylum applicants to better access and understand the asylum procedure.

In October, the EUAA led a workshop with over 130 civil society organisations and bar associations to discuss current practices in providing legal assistance to asylum seekers, as well as changes foreseen under the Pact on Migration and Asylum.

ℹ️ The workshop also addressed the key role of information provision and the importance of safeguarding fundamental rights throughout the asylum procedure.

🔗 Explore the EUAA Case Law Database for all the latest facts: https://link.europa.eu/tM6hjG.

29/10/2025

🤝 The EUAA and the Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge - BAMF have recently signed an updated Operational Plan significantly expanding the Agency’s presence in Germany.

ℹ️ The EUAA’s support aims to address the backlog of pending asylum applications, allowing Germany to focus its resources on implementing the new EU asylum and migration rules.

“We believe that this amendment to the Operational Plan will bring additional value for Germany, for BAMF, but also for the Agency.” – Nina Gregori, Executive Director of the EUAA

“We are thankful for [the EUAA’s] help and support. [Their support] helps us to cope with challenges and it’s a sign of good cooperation.” – Michael Griesbeck, Vice-President of the BAMF

✍️ Watch the signing ceremony below and learn more in the press release 📄 https://link.europa.eu/FWYhFK.

28/10/2025

The EUAA has published new Country Guidance addressing international protection needs related to the evolving situation in Somalia.

The Country Guidance concludes that:

🟦 Somalia remains highly fragmented, resulting in varying protection needs within the country
🟦 Certain profiles, including journalists critical of conflict actors and humanitarian workers, may be more likely to qualify for international protection
🟦 Women and girls continue to face a high risk of persecution due to widespread female ge***al mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

📄 Read the news item to learn more: https://link.europa.eu/TJnc9d

ℹ️ Explore the full Country Guidance here: https://link.europa.eu/WFYKc7

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