Publications
Practical Tool for Guardians
The asylum procedure
A tool to support guardians assigned to children in their daily tasks and responsibilities throughout the asylum procedure.
Practical Tool for Guardians
Introduction to international protection
This tool introduces newly-appointed guardians to the concept of international protection, possible forms of protection recognised through the asylum procedure, the relevant legal framework and the rights of the child in the procedure.
Practical Guide on the Accelerated Examination Procedure
This guide provides practical guidance on the grounds for applying the accelerated examination procedure, the applicable safeguards, and operational aspects of its implementation.
Quarterly Overview of Asylum Case Law
Issue No 2/2026
A compilation of cases related to international protection which were pronounced from April-June 2026.
Asylum Report 2026
The Agency's flagship report presents an overview of key developments in asylum in 2025. It summarises changes to policies, practice and laws.
Practical Guide on Qualification for International Protection
This practical guide supports case officers in the examination of applications for international protection and the application of the legal criteria on who qualifies for refugee status and subsidiary protection status.
The guide is complemented by two practical tools:
Data analysis of asylum applications by sex and age in 2025
Fact Sheet No 44
This fact sheet presents an analysis of asylum applications by sex and age. The information complements the data presented in the Asylum Report 2026.
Asylum Report 2026
Executive Summary
A summary of the Agency's flagship report, which presents an overview of key developments in asylum in 2025. It summarises changes to policies, practices and laws.
COI Query Response - Venezuela: Treatment of Returnees
Reference period: January 2026 to 15 May 2026.
COI Query Response - Venezuela: Humanitarian and Socio-Economic Situation
Reference period: January 2026 to 20 May 2026.