Publications

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Practical guide on the registration and lodging of applications for international protection

This practical guide assists officers in their daily work to register applications for international protection and to support officers responsible for the lodging of applications. The guide does not cover registration and lodging conducted within the asylum border procedure.

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Practical Guide on the Management of a Reception Centre

Focus on the arrival phase

This practical guide supports national administrations in implementing key aspects related to the management and organisation of collective reception centres, with a focus on the initial phase of reception (i.e. arrival in reception) and the link with procedural aspects.

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Quarterly Overview of Asylum Case Law

Issue No 4/2025

A compilation of cases related to international protection which were pronounced from September-November 2025.

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Comparative Overview of Legal Assistance and Representation in the Asylum Procedure

The report provides a comparative mapping of access to and provision of legal assistance and representation in the international protection procedure across EU+ countries. It cover first instance determination and appeals.

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Statelessness in the Context of International Protection

Fact Sheet No 41

Complementing the Asylum Report 2025, this fact sheet presents developments related to stateless asylum applicants, covering the period February 2024-November 2025.

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Practical Guide on Age Assessment

The Practical Guide on Age Assessment provides comprehensive guidance to support authorities and professionals involved in assessing the age of applicants for international protection when there is uncertainty regarding their claimed age.

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Operational Standards and Indicators on the Asylum Procedure

This is a practical tool to support Member States achieve fair and effective asylum procedures and strengthen the CEAS at an operational level.

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Operational Standards and Indicators on Vulnerability-related Aspects in the Asylum Procedure

This is a practical tool complementing the Operational Standards and Indicators on the Asylum Procedure with vulnerability-related standards and indicator

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Soft Skills for International Protection Judges

Judicial practical guide

This practical guide is designed for members of courts and tribunals deciding international protection cases. It highlights key soft skills essential for judges in this field, with a particular focus on conducting oral hearings.

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Family Reunification for Beneficiaries of International and Subsidiary Protection

Fact Sheet No 40

This fact sheet presents information on family reunification for beneficiaries of international and subsidiary protection, covering the period 2024-October 2025. It complements information presented in the Asylum Report 2025.

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