The Commission proposed the setting up of the EASO on 18 February 2009 (IP/09/275).This included a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Asylum Support Office, as well as changes to the European Refugee Fund (ERF).
Komisjon tegi 18. veebruaril 2009 ettepaneku luua Euroopa Varjupaigaküsimuste Tugiamet (IP/09/275).