EU Agency for Asylum - EUAA

EU Agency for Asylum - EUAA 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.

06/02/2026

🎉 This year, the EUAA marks 15 years of support for Member States’ asylum and reception systems.

From 2010 to 2025, discover some of our most significant achievements, including:

☑️ Launching our first EUAA Operation in Greece
☑️ Supporting national authorities during the 2015-16 migration “crisis”
☑️ Transitioning from EASO to EUAA
☑️ Inaugurating the new EUAA Academy for asylum and reception officials

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about our journey.

‼️Following a series of comments and reports mischaracterising the most recent EUAA Country Guidance on Syria, the Agenc...
04/02/2026

‼️Following a series of comments and reports mischaracterising the most recent EUAA Country Guidance on Syria, the Agency finds it necessary to correct these misleading interpretations as follows.

Neither the EUAA nor EU Member States have agreed, or even jointly decided, that international protection should be given to former ISIL members. Nor have they decided to overlook the protection needs of other groups, such as Christians of Syria.

Read our full statement: 📄 https://link.europa.eu/dmqvbc

💡Following the ousting of the Assad regime, far fewer Syrians have been applying for asylum in the EU+. In November 2025...
03/02/2026

💡Following the ousting of the Assad regime, far fewer Syrians have been applying for asylum in the EU+. In November 2025, Syrians lodged just 4% of all applications and were ranked 5th among all citizenships.

ℹ️ Afghans lodged the most applications in the EU+, followed by Venezuelans and Bangladeshis. The EU+ recognition rate rose compared to the first half of 2025, and most EU+ countries have resumed the examination of Syrian applications.

Read the latest at 📄 https://link.europa.eu/KH9KQv to learn more.

29/01/2026

📢 Watch the latest episode of the EUAA Vodcast – now available!

In Episode 2, hear from Georgios Raskos, Head of the EUAA Operational Support Centre, as he provides an inside look into the EUAA’s work on the ground, with over 1500 operational personnel, to support EU+ Member States with their asylum and reception needs.

Agility, adaptability, sustainability, and close collaboration with Member States are essential components in our work to support EU+ countries facing migratory pressure.

Watch or listen to our EUAA Vodcast to learn more ⬇️

Watch now 📺https://bit.ly/4bSAZ5q
Listen on Spotify 🎧https://bit.ly/4pZQlZd
Available on Apple Podcasts 👉https://bit.ly/49W7xJ7

28/01/2026

On , the EUAA reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding personal data in the asylum process in our increasingly interconnected 🌐.

Throughout 2025, the Agency worked closely with EU Member States, where operational and technical assistance is provided, to protect third-country nationals’ data.

ℹ️ The EUAA mechanisms, such as monitoring, are designed with privacy at their core, ensuring respect for data protection principles.

Since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have progressively moved towards a theocratic police state, enf...
27/01/2026

Since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have progressively moved towards a theocratic police state, enforcing a strict interpretation of Islamic law that restricts personal rights and freedoms.

Read the EUAA’s new Country of Origin (COI) Report on Afghanistan 📘 https://link.europa.eu/KjGXfF, providing an overview of the country’s political context, human rights landscape, security situation, and treatment of particular groups.

Through accurate, up-to-date information on Afghanistan’s security and human rights landscape, this report supports EU+ national asylum authorities in making fair and informed decisions.

🤝 The EUAA and Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency have signed an updated Working Arrangement to further...
22/01/2026

🤝 The EUAA and Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency have signed an updated Working Arrangement to further strengthen cooperation on asylum and migration at the EU’s external borders.

It reflects our agencies’ updated mandates and will support EU Member State national authorities in key areas, including:

✅ Asylum and reception support
✅ Screening and registration
✅ Return-related support in the case of a return decision

ℹ️ The Working Arrangement was signed today by EUAA Executive Director Nina Gregori and Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens, in the presence of EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs & Migration, Magnus Brunner and Director-General for Migration and Home Affairs, Beate Gminder. This strengthened cooperation comes ahead of the new EU asylum and migration rules applying from later this year.

Learn more 📄https://link.europa.eu/mHPNWf

The EUAA's Deputy Executive Director Mikael Ribbenvik Cassar welcomed Thomas Guibert, Head of Europe 2 Department at the...
22/01/2026

The EUAA's Deputy Executive Director Mikael Ribbenvik Cassar welcomed Thomas Guibert, Head of Europe 2 Department at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and his delegation to the Agency's HQ.

Discussions focused on EU+ asylum trends and continuing our strong cooperation with 🇫🇷 France leading up to the Pact's implementation.

16/01/2026

The EUAA’s annual is the go-to source of information on asylum in Europe.

ℹ️ Based on 1 500+ sources, it offers a balanced, evidence-based view of international protection and counters negative narratives on asylum.

Watch or listen to our EUAA Vodcast to learn more ⬇️

Watch now 📺 http://bit.ly/454hzpl
Listen on Spotify 🎧 http://bit.ly/3II6SBi
Available on Apple Podcasts 👉 http://bit.ly/4oj2Uzo

Legal assistance is essential to help asylum applicants understand their rights and navigate the asylum procedure.A new ...
09/01/2026

Legal assistance is essential to help asylum applicants understand their rights and navigate the asylum procedure.

A new EUAA report 📄 https://link.europa.eu/rv3hfH provides a comparative overview of access to and provision of legal assistance and representation in the asylum procedure across EU+ countries.

Highlights include:
🔹 Upcoming changes under the new EU asylum rules, including the right to free legal counselling and additional safeguards
🔹 Overview of state-funded legal aid in EU+ countries
🔹The role of civil society organisations in providing legal assistance across Europe

08/01/2026

📘 The EUAA’s latest Quarterly Overview of Asylum Case Law covers important decisions by the Court of Justice of the European Union, the European Court of Human Rights and national courts, including on:

🔹Asylum applications by Syrian nationals
🔹The effects of an asylum applicant’s medical condition on the Dublin procedure
🔹Interplay between temporary protection and subsidiary protection
🔹Gender-based persecution of women in Somalia

Learn more 📄 https://link.europa.eu/K4BBxp.

📚 Last year, 53 civil society organisations and research institutions provided input to the EUAA Asylum Report. This yea...
02/01/2026

📚 Last year, 53 civil society organisations and research institutions provided input to the EUAA Asylum Report. This year, will your organisation be one of them?

The EUAA is seeking contributions from civil society organisations to help shape this year’s —the go-to source of information on asylum in Europe.

Your contributions play a valuable role in adding diverse perspectives and enhancing the quality of our report.

📩 Send us your submissions by 9 January: https://lnkd.in/eayqbfUq.

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