Statelessness determination and status

Joint opinion on the pending legal reform in Belgium

In September, the Belgian Government submitted a proposal to amend the Law on access to the territory, residence, settlement and removal of foreigners, with a view to regulating the right of residence of stateless persons. Belgium currently has a judicial procedure to determine statelessness, although it does not lead to a right to reside in the country.

11 Dec 2023 / Belgium / Statelessness determination and status

Netherlands passes new bills on statelessness, but concerns remain

The Netherlands has taken a significant step towards addressing the plight of stateless individuals after years of joined advocacy by ENS members and partners with the adoption of two bills in the Dutch Senate on 6 June 2023, after they were approved in the House of Representatives in May 2022. Civil society organisations have long advocated for the establishment of a statelessness determination procedure (SDP).

23 Jun 2023 / Netherlands / Prevention and reduction / Statelessness determination and status

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