Due to a strike, train availability will be limited on Monday 12th of October. In order to deal with the limited number of trains running, the NMBS/SNCB will put in place an alternative service in accordance with staff availability. You can check the NMBS/SNCB journey planner at www.belgiantrain.be/en or via the NMBS/SNCB app from the day before your departure.
The CGRS has published the asylum figures for August 2026.
The CGRS has published the asylum figures for July 2026.
The CGRS has published the asylum figures for June 2026.
In its ruling of 18 June 2026 (No.
The CGRS has published the asylum figures for May 2026.
As of today, the European Pact on Asylum and Migration (the Pact) has entered into force. This has an impact on the conduct of the asylum procedure and therefore also entails a number of operational and procedural changes for the CGRS. At the beginning of May, an overview was shared setting out the main changes resulting from the Pact at the level of the CGRS.
Some time ago, an overview was shared detailing the key changes resulting from the Asylum and Migration Pact (the Pact). In response to several requests for further clarification regarding the audio recording of personal interviews and the new competences relating to age assessment, we will provide additional explanation.
The CGRS has published the asylum figures for April 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.
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
