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Current status of the Fast Track Procedure (FTP)

Since 1 February 2024, the FTP has come into force, a procedure that makes it possible to take a final decision more quickly for first applications that have little chance of being granted protection status ...

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Extension of suspension for Syria

On 9 December 2024, the processing of asylum applications from Syrians was temporarily suspended, and this suspension has been extended until at least the end of July 2025 ...

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The entrance for applicants has been temporarily moved

The entrance for applicants has been temporarily moved. This entrance is a few metres away from the usual entrance. Individual interviews and appointments will not be cancelled.

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Asylum statistics March 2025

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for March 2025.

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RAIL UNION STRIKE ON TUESDAY APRIL 8

Due to a strike as part of an inter-professional union action, train availability will be limited from Monday 7th of April, 10 PM, to Tuesday 8th of April (last train)

Rail union strike 23/03-31/03 - The personal interviews are maintained

Due to two successive strikes, an alternative service will be in operation from Sunday 23 March, from 10 p.m. until Monday 31 March inclusive.

Asylum statistics February 2025

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for February 2025.

File processing of applicants from the West Bank

Due to the unstable situation in the West Bank, the CGRS will temporarily put on hold the processing of cases of applicants who are not registered with the UNRWA and come from the West Bank. The already planned personal interviews and assessments will continue.

Asylum statistics January 2025

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for January 2025.

National strike on Thursday 13 February – the personal interviews are maintained

On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, the common union front is organizing a day of action against the plans of the new federal government.