Asylum and migration rules likely to be tightened, Senate approves amendment

The Senate on Wednesday approved an amendment, the aim of which is to improve the overview of the movement and residence of asylum seekers and migrants. The changes are also intended to speed up the procedure regarding international protection and limit its abuse. The draft bill, which is based on the European Union's migration pact, will now be signed by the president.

According to the amendment, authorities will be able to use a tougher procedure against foreigners in the case of repeated serious offenses. The law responding to the influx of Ukrainian refugees after the Russian military invasion will also be changed. The state will continue to be able to reject applications for temporary protection from those refugees from Ukraine who already have it or had it in another EU country.