European Asylum Support Office (EASO)

EASO is an agency of the European Union set up by Regulation (EU) 439/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

The agency:
+ acts as a centre of expertise on asylum;
+ contributes to the development of the Common European Asylum System by facilitating, coordinating and strengthening practical cooperation among Member States on the many aspects of asylum;
+ helps Member States fulfill their European and international obligations to give protection to people in need;
+ provides practical and technical support to Member States and the European Commission;
+ provides operational support to Member States with specific needs and to Member States whose asylum and reception systems are under particular pressure;
+ provides evidence-based input for EU policymaking and legislation in all areas having a direct or indirect impact on asylum.

Blog: EASO Monitor http://easomonitor.blogspot.com/

European Commission: DG Migration and Home Affairs: Agencies: European Asylum Support Office https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/what-we-do/agencies_en#6

Wikipedia: Asylum in the European Union http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asylum_in_the_European_Union

European Commission: DG Migration and Home Affairs: Policies: Common European Asylum System https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/what-we-do/policies/asylum_en

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