At the request of EASO, the European Asylum Support Office, Fedasil regularly offers help and expertise to European countries that are facing challenges on the asylum front.

Fedasil is starting a network of buffer accommodations: these are beds that are not in use, but they can be made operational at a moment's notice in case of an emergency.

The European Migration Network has just published a synthesis on the organisation of reception facilities for asylum seekers in the European Union. Belgium stands out.

Fedasil has published its annual report 2012. It gives statistics and presents important issues linked to the reception of asylum seekers and the voluntary return programme in Belgium.

The number of asylum seekers in Belgium greatly decreased last year. Fewer asylum seekers arrive in the reception network organised by Fedasil and its partners. Thus, Fedasil has decided to gradually reduce the number of reception places.

For three years now, Belgium has shared its expertise on asylum with European countries that appeal for assistance from EASO.