The role of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) in the implementation of the Common European Asylum System

The role of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) in the implementation of the Common European Asylum System

European Asylum Support Office Acts as a centre of expertise on asylum; Helps to improve the implementation of the Common European Asylum System; Facilitates, coordinates and strengthens practical cooperation among Member States in the field of asylum; Provides support to Member States whose asylum and reception systems are under particular pressure.

Family Reunification Directive EU legal framework Long Term Residence Directive EU Asylum Package Asylum Procedures Directive Dublin III Regulation EURODAC Regulation Qualification Directive Reception Conditions Directive Temporary Protection Directive Return Directive

Common European Asylum System EU legal framework Coherent Implementation Evidence based policy Input Common practices Similar situation Similar treatment Similar outcome

EASO s support tools and activities EASO s Early Warning and Preparedness System Permanent Support Special Support Emergency Support Information and Analysis Support Third country support

EASO s Early warning and Preparedness System (EPS) Commission MS COI EUROSTAT Frontex UNHCR EU ASYLUM INFLUX -------------------- CAPACITY OF ASYLUM SYSTEMS IN MS Quality matrix Training cockpit External dimension Trends Analysis/Risk Analysis

EASO Tools and Activities Training EPS Early Warning COI Permanent Support Training COI Portal Practical Cooperation Quality process Special Support Tailor made Capacity building Relocation Emergency Support Asylum Teams Reception Support Coordination External Dimension

EASO Permanent Support

EASO Training Curriculum Vocational training curriculum for asylum officials in the EU; Based on EU-acquis and international laws; Developed since 2005 by GDISC and managed mainly by SE and NL; Since 2012 operated and further developed by EASO; Interactive learning developed by teams of Member State experts and thoroughly reviewed by EASO Reference Group; Blended learning method: self-studies by e-learning/face-toface; Practical approach; Multiplying effect.

Training Modules: 1) Inclusion 2) Interview Techniques 3) Evidence Assessment 4) Drafting and Decision Making 5) Common European Asylum System EASO Training Curriculum 6) International Refugee Law and Human Rights 7) Country Of Origin Information 8) Interviewing Vulnerable Persons 9) Interviewing Children 10) Exclusion 11) Asylum Procedure Directive 12) Dublin Regulation 13) End of Protection 14) Management Module 15) Module on Gender, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation (to be finalised by the end of 2014) 16) Reception Module (to be finalised in 2015)

Country of Origin Information EASO gathers targeted, relevant, reliable, accurate and up-todate country of origin information; EASO elaborates a common format and methodology for researching and presenting; EASO COI reports (see www.easo.europa.eu); EASO organises country-specific practical cooperation workshops.

EASO Operational support

EASO Operational Support EASO Special Support: tailor-made assistance, capacity building, facilitation and coordination of relocation, specific support and special quality control processes. EASO Emergency Support: organising solidarity for Member States subject to particular pressures.

EASO Operational Support EASO has already rendered support to: Greece (2011-2014) Bulgaria (2013-2014) Italy (2013-2014) Cyprus (2014-2015)

EASO External Dimension

EASO External Dimension EASO aims at strengthening asylum and reception capacity in third countries; EASO activities are in line with the overall EU external relations priorities, the Global Approach to Migration and Mobility (GAMM) and within the framework of the EASO Regulation; EASO has adopted External Action Strategy.

EASO s External Action Strategy Support to CEAS shall focus on the EU Neighbourhood, notably the Southern Mediterranean and Eastern partnership; First projects signed with Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan.

EASO and Prague Process Project partner in the Prague Process Targeted Initiative Quality and training in the asylum processes ; EASO core training module on Inclusion was translated into Russian and Turkish;

Quality Initiative in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus (QIEE) project 2 EASO training modules on Interview Techniques and Drafting and Decision Making were translated into Russian.

Thank you for your attention!

Questions? martina.fialova@easo.europa.eu