The EUAA collects information from diverse sources and produces overviews and analyses of developments in legislation, policies, practices and jurisprudence related to asylum and reception systems. The information is vital to examine the evolution of the Common European Asylum System, identify emerging trends and inform evidence-based decision-making. The EUAA manages public and restricted platforms to help foster the exchange of information across EU+ countries and promote continued cooperation.
Database on International Protection in Europe
The EUAA Database on International Protection in Europe (DIP) is the trusted source of comparable information on international protection across 30 EU+ countries (EU Member States, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland). It contains information on policies and practices at the national level and captures developments related to the functioning of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). Each stage of the asylum process is described, enabling users to compare practices across Europe.
The database also contains interactive data visualisations which map the key stakeholders and their activities in international protection.
The content on the database is verified and validated by national authorities on a regular basis. The information is summarised in English with links to the original sources. Advanced browsing features allow users to search for specific information using various filters.
Sign up for quarterly updates on the most recent developments in international protection by sending us an email request.
National Asylum Developments Database
The National Asylum Developments Database presents an overview of the legislative, institutional and policy changes in EU+ countries which are reported in the Asylum Report. Main developments can be easily searched by country, year, type of development and steps of the asylum procedure.
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Case Law Database
The EUAA Case Law Database presents jurisprudence related to the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). It is a publicly-available resource which includes English summaries of case law issued by European and national courts. It serves as a timely source of accurate information which can be referenced chronologically or through a search function.
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Sign up for quarterly overviews of court cases related to international protection.
Analysis of key themes in international protection
In addition to its comprehensive databases, the Agency publishes analytical reports and situational updates on relevant themes related to asylum and reception. The reports also cover topics addressed by European and national courts and explores how these rulings affect the interpretation and application of EU laws in the national context.
Query System
The EUAA Query System allows national administrations to request detailed information from other EU+ countries on policies and practices related to the Common European Asylum System (CEAS).
Queries and surveys are launched through the EUAA Query Portal, a restricted platform for registered users. The portal enables users to have quick access to information on changing patterns in asylum trends. They can also access query replies, summary reports and undertake searches by topic, country, date and key words.
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The EUAA Query Portal forms part of four query systems on migration and asylum. The EUAA, EMN, GDISC and IGC are in regular contact to avoid duplication of efforts and respondent burden when launching queries.