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The Constitutional Court’s Ruling of 18 June 2026

In its ruling of 18 June 2026 (No.

Entry into force of the Pact

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.

Audio recording of personal interview & age assessment

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.

May 12 Demonstration: personal interviews will go ahead as planned

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.

Overview changes EU Pact

From 12 June 2026, a number of changes will come into effect at the CGRS. From that date, the European Pact on Asylum and Migration will enter into force, bringing with it a number of operational and procedural changes. Furthermore, from that date, we will have new competence regarding age assessment in cases where there is a doubt about the age of minor applicants. Want to know more? You can find an overview here.

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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