Government approves new asylum regulations

The Czech government approved a draft amendment on Wednesday that brings Czech regulations on asylum in line with the single EU asylum system. This will give foreigners who are recognized as refugees, or were granted additional protection, in the Czech Republic the ability to travel within the European Union after a certain period of residency in the country. The bill should improve the rights and the integration process for refugees and persons with additional international protection. The amendment could come into effect starting in 2014, once it is approved by the parliament and signed by the president.

Author: Masha Volynsky