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Apr 27, 2026

Civil Society Coalition Submits Complaint With EU Commission Over Austria’s Suspension of Family Reunification for Refugees

IRAP Europe, in coalition with other non-governmental organizations, filed a complaint with the EU Commission against Austria over its unilateral suspension of family reunification for refugees.

Press Release

Mar 30, 2026

European Court of Human Rights Rules Afghan Man May Not Be Deported

The European Court of Human Rights unanimously held that Sweden must not deport IRAP's client, Mr. D.M., a member of the Hazara ethnic minority group, to Afghanistan, as this would violate Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights – the prohibition against torture and inhuman and degrading treatment.

Press Release

Feb 26, 2026

Europe must close the rights gap for migrants and asylum seekers with disabilities

IRAP and EDF have jointly launched a new policy brief showing that EU migration and asylum systems remain largely inaccessible and discriminatory. It identifies five key concerns: invisibility and lack of data, inaccessible reception and screening systems, exclusion from social protection, discriminatory family reunification rules, and harmful detention and return practices.

Press Release

Feb 16, 2026

Expert Note on the Exercise of Parental Authority in French Asylum Visa Adjudications

In March 2026, IRAP Europe and Intérêt à Agir (IAA) submitted an expert note

Legal Resource

Dec 5, 2025

Legal Practitioner Resources on Germany’s Suspension of Family Reunification for Beneficiaries of Subsidiary Protection

IRAP Europe shares resources for German lawyers who represent families affected by the suspension of

Legal Resource

Aug 6, 2025

Germany: IRAP Criticizes Two-Year Suspension of Family Reunification for Beneficiaries of Subsidiary Protection

IRAP Europe testified at an expert hearing at the German Parliament against a new law seeking to suspend family reunification for beneficiaries of subsidiary protection for two years.

Blog Post

May 16, 2025

Expert Note on the Legal Basis for French Asylum Visas

In May 2025, International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) Europe and Intérêt à Agir (IAA)

Legal Resource

Feb 7, 2024

France: New asylum and immigration law adopted after a broad censure of almost half the provisions by the Constitutional Council

This position note analyzes the provisions relating to family immigration initially included in the Darmanin law of January 26, 2024 "to control immigration and improve integration," which were set aside after a broad censure of the law by the French Constitutional Council.

Publication

Jan 11, 2024

Humanitarian Visas and Admission Programmes: Legal Situation and Practice in Germany

This report analyzes the current humanitarian admission programmes in Germany, including individual and group admissions at the State and Federal level.

Publication

Jun 6, 2023

Reunited in Germany – Legal Information Guide for Families and Advocates

IRAP and Equal Rights Beyond Borders (ERBB) have published a new guide, Reunited in

Legal Resource

Jun 20, 2022

At IRAP’s Europe Office, a Focus on Reuniting Families

On World Refugee Day, IRAP announces the opening of its IRAP Europe office in Berlin, Germany.

Blog Post

Apr 14, 2021

Access to Documents by Eritrean Refugees in the Context of Family Reunification

IRAP commissioned this expert report, which clarifies which official documents Eritrean refugees are able to obtain from Eritrean authorities in order to successfully apply for family reunification in the European Union.

Legal Resource