The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in different Member States: EMN Synthesis Report


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Abstract

This Synthesis Report presents the main findings of the EMN Focussed Study on “The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in the different Member States”.

The study aims to identify good practices for flexible, efficient reception facilities whilst maintaining quality of reception conditions. The Study addresses:

  • Similarities and differences in the organisation of reception facilities; 
  • Similarities and differences in the provision of basic material reception conditions (legislation/quality);
  • Identification of good practices of (Member) States in handling pressure on their reception system ; 
  • Factors impacting on the in- and outflow of applicants. 

This Synthesis Report was prepared on the basis of National Contributions from 24 EMN NCPs who responded to the request for information (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway) according to Common Specifications developed by the EMN and followed by EMN NCPs to ensure, to the extent possible, comparability.

This Synthesis Report presents the main findings of the EMN Focussed Study on “The Organisation of Reception Facilities for Asylum Seekers in the different Member States”.
The study aims to identify good practices for flexible, efficient reception facilities whilst maintaining quality of reception conditions. The Study addresses:
• Similarities and differences in the organisation of reception facilities; 
• Similarities and differences in the provision of basic material reception conditions (legislation/quality);
• Identification of good practices of (Member) States in handling pressure on their reception system ; 
• Factors impacting on the in- and outflow of applicants. 
This Synthesis Report was prepared on the basis of National Contributions from 24 EMN NCPs who responded to the request for information (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Norway) according to Common Specifications developed by the EMN and followed by EMN NCPs to ensure, to the extent possible, comparability.

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Author(s):European Migration Network
Publisher:Directorate General Home Affairs, European Commission
Publication Date:07 Feb 2014
Geographic Focus:Europe
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