A stateless person is an individual that cannot be regarded as a citizen of any state according to the nationality legislation of that state. The person may have a country of ordinary residence, but may not have the same rights as a persone with the country's nationality.
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