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May 12 Demonstration: personal interviews will go ahead as planned

08 May 2026

On May 12, the unions are organizing a national demonstration. The impact on public transportation is expected to be limited.

We therefore ask applicants, guardians, support persons and/or lawyers who are invited for a personal interview on these days to make every effort to come to the CGRS.

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Overview changes EU Pact

05 May 2026

Vanaf 12 juni 2026 wijzigen er tal van zaken op het niveau van het CGVS. Vanaf dan treedt het Europees Asiel- en Migratiepact in werking en vinden enkele operationele en procedurele wijzigingen plaats.

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Asylum statistics March 2026

15 April 2026

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for March 2026.

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Security measures updated at the CGRS

10 April 2026

In consultation with an external security architect, the CGRS has updated its security measures regarding the reception of applicants and the organisation of personal interviews.

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Strike on Monday 13 April

09 April 2026

A strike notice for the civil service has been submitted for Monday 13 April. Operational support within the CGVS will continue as normal, so personal interviews and scheduled meetings will go ahead as planned.

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TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE PROCESSING OF LEBANESE CASES

31 March 2026

In view of the current situation in Lebanon, the CGRS has decided to formally cease taking decisions with immediate effect.

 
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Resumed processing of non-UNRWA West Bank files

16 March 2026

As a result of the unstable situation, on 12 March 2025, the CGRS decided to temporarily suspend the processing of cases from applicants who are not registered with UNRWA and who come from the West Bank.

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Asylum statistics February 2026

16 March 2026

The CGRS has published the asylum figures for February 2026.

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Rail strike on 9, 10 and 11/03 & national demonstration on 12/03: personal interviews are maintained

05 March 2026

Due to a strike, train availability will be limited from Sunday 8th of March from 10 PM, to Wednesday 11th of March. In addition, the joint trade union front is organising a national demonstration in Brussels on Thursday 12 March.

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From 12 June 2026, the CGRS will apply new EU rules for the asylum procedure, including mandatory recording of the personal interview, wider use of the accelerated procedure and revised rules on safe countries.

More information:
www.cgrs.be/en/changes-introduced-eu-asylum-and-migration-pact