Was wird sich mit der Reform des Gemeinsamen Europäischen Asylsystems (GEAS) ändern?

The new Common European Asylum System (CEAS), which came into force on June 12, 2026, introduces significant changes to asylum and residency processes in Europe. Under the new system, asylum applications will be categorized into either regular or special procedures based on specific criteria, and managed by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in Germany. Regular procedures apply when an application does not meet the criteria for special procedures and must be completed within six months. Accelerated examination procedures, lasting up to three months, are introduced for cases where the EU protection rate from a country of origin is 20 percent or less, for individuals who have deliberately misled authorities about their identity, pose a threat to national security, or file a delayed application without a good reason. A border asylum procedure applies when individuals apply at an EU border without meeting entry requirements; this must be completed within 12 weeks and may precede a 12-week return procedure if the application is denied. Additionally, a permanent and binding solidarity mechanism has been agreed upon, aiding member states under migration pressure through three forms: acceptance of people, financial contributions, and alternative solidarity measures. The Dublin Regulation, determining state responsibility for handling asylum claims, has been reformed to facilitate transfers and reduce irregular secondary migration, primarily by extending the period in which transfers can take place. All unauthorized entrants into the EU will undergo mandatory screening to establish their identity and assess vulnerabilities. New roles for the BAMF include providing free official legal advice to asylum applicants, determining the age of minors through a preliminary review process, and conducting compulsory audio recordings of hearings.