European Asylum Support Office expands its office space at its Malta Headquarters
On 9 October 2018, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) signed a lease agreement with the Maltese authorities which will see the office space at the Agency’s premises in Valletta more than triple in size. Once completed, the new office space, which was formerly occupied by Transport Malta, will allow EASO to better-accommodate the current and planned increase in activities supporting the Common European Asylum System.
9th October 2018 Read More29th EASO Management Board discusses governance and elects new Deputy Chair
On 25-26 September 2018, EASO is holding its 29th Management Board meeting at its headquarters in Malta. During the first day of the meeting, the Management Board re-elected Mr. David Costello, the member from Ireland, as its Deputy Chair and discussed the governance framework of the agency, including the measures undertaken by the recently appointed interim Executive Director of EASO, Mr. Jamil Addou and his plans for the agency for the coming months.
26th September 2018 Read MoreObjective journalism on migration more important than ever
The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) has emphasised society’s need for dedicated journalists in raising the public’s awareness of the harsh realities which drive refugees to flee their homes.
19th September 2018 Read MoreState of the Union 2018: New Commission proposal for a reinforced EU Asylum Agency
The amended Commission’s proposal will further equip the future EU Asylum Agency with the necessary mandate, tools and financial means needed to provide a rapid and full service to Member States throughout the asylum procedure.
12th September 2018 Read MoreThe situation for Chechens in Russia
The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) has published a Country of Origin Information (COI) Report entitled ‘The situation for Chechens in Russia’. The report provides an overview of the situation of Chechens living in Russia, outside of the North Caucasus.
17th August 2018 Read MoreNumber of asylum applications lodged in EU in early summer remains stable
Recent analyses released by the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) reveal that the number of applications for international protection lodged in the EU+ in June 2018 registered a slight decrease compared to the previous month. Approximately 51 300 applications were lodged in June; about 1 600 fewer than in May, while in the first half of 2018, some 301 390 applications were lodged in the EU+, a 15% decrease compared to the first half of 2017.
3rd August 2018 Read MoreHighlights: EASO Info Day 2018
On 19 June 2018, EASO organised its Info Day, which marks the Agency’s anniversary since its official inauguration on 2011, in Malta. The core theme of EASO Info Day 2018 was the Role of Information and Analysis in the CEAS.
20th June 2018 Read MoreJoint Press Release: The Heads of ten EU Agencies strengthen their Commitment to working together against trafficking in human beings.
The Heads of ten EU Agencies strengthen their Commitment to working together against trafficking in human beings.
12th June 2018 Read MoreCelebrate Europe Day on 9 May with the EU Agencies!
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7th May 2018 Read MoreMigration needs better reporting
Panel discussion on the role of journalists and policy makers in shaping the public perception of migrationEuropean Parliament, ASP Altiero Spinelli building, Room: A3H-125 April 2018 – 18h00-20h00
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