Last Change:
09/20/2024
Agreement between the Federal Government and the Provinces pursuant to Art. 15a B-VG on Joint Measures for Temporary Basic Care for Foreigners in need of Assistance and Protection (Asylum Seekers, Persons Entitled to Asylum, Displaced Persons and Other P
Year: 2004
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Social protection
Description
The Vereinbarung zwischen dem Bund und den Ländern gemäß Art. 15a B-VG über gemeinsame Maßnahmen zur vorübergehenden Grundversorgung establishes cooperation between Austria's federal government and regional states to provide temporary basic services to vulnerable foreign nationals. This includes asylum seekers, recognized refugees, displaced persons, and individuals who cannot be deported for legal or practical reasons. The agreement outlines shared responsibilities for delivering essential care such as housing, food, and medical services, ensuring a standardized approach across regions. It is based on Article 15a of the Federal Constitutional Act (B-VG).
Selected provisions
Agreement between the Federal Government and the States in accordance with Art. 15a B-VG on joint measures for the temporary basic provision of assistance to vulnerable foreign nationals (asylum seekers, recognized refugees, displaced persons, and others who cannot be deported - Generic