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Current status of the Fast Track Procedure (FTP)

Since 1 February 2024, the FTP has come into force, a procedure that makes it possible to take a final decision more quickly for first applications that have little chance of being granted protection status. The CGRS regularly assesses whether countries should be added or removed. As part of the implementation of the European Pact on Migration and Asylum, which will enter into force in June 2026, countries of origin with a protection rate of 20% or less in the EU will in any case have to be included in an accelerated procedure.

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Extension of suspension for Syria

On 9 December 2024, the processing of applications from applicants from Syria was temporarily suspended. Since then, only interviews and decisions for persons with protection status in another EU Member State have been continued. All other decisions have been suspended.

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The entrance for applicants has been temporarily moved

This morning we discovered that the outside of our reception building in the rue Ernest Blerot had been vandalised. Slogans supporting the Palestinian cause had been sprayed on the building. The entrance for applicants has therefore been temporarily moved until the damage is repaired. This entrance is a few metres away from the usual entrance. Individual interviews and appointments will not be cancelled.

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RAIL UNION STRIKE ON TUESDAY APRIL 8

Due to a strike as part of an inter-professional union action, train availability will be limited from Monday 7th of April, 10 PM, to Tuesday 8th of April (last train). 

An alternative train service will be put in place in accordance with staff availability. The SNCB recommends regularly checking their journey planner or the SNCB app, starting the day before your departure.

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Rail union strike 23/03-31/03 - The personal interviews are maintained

Due to two successive strikes, an alternative service will be in operation from Sunday 23 March, from 10 p.m. until Monday 31 March inclusive.

An alternative train service will be put in place in accordance with staff availability. The SNCB recommends regularly checking their journey planner or the SNCB app, starting the day before your departure.

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File processing of applicants from the West Bank

Due to the unstable situation in the West Bank, the CGRS will temporarily put on hold the processing of cases of applicants who are not registered with the UNRWA and come from the West Bank. The already planned personal interviews and assessments will continue.

Het CGRS will continue to notify the following decisions:

  • decisions recognizing refugee status;
  • decisions of inadmissibility for persons enjoying a protection status in another EU member state.

 

However, the notification of the following decisions will be suspended:

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National strike on Thursday 13 February – the personal interviews are maintained

On Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, the common union front is organizing a day of action against the plans of the new federal government.

De Lijn, the MIVB-STIB and le TEC expect a significant disruption to public transport. No strike notice has been submitted to SNCB. Disruptions remain possible due to the expected high number of passengers on the trains to and from Brussels.

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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