ANNUAL POLICY REPORT 2012 plan supported the programmes aiming at implementing the principles and measures foreseen in EU acquis in the area of asylum, including social integration objectives. In particular, the actions funded related to the following: A) Improving the conditions and infrastructure for reception and asylum procedures. Specific Actions: Α.1. Increase capacity and upgrade hosting services for asylum seekers Α.2.Services for providing legal support and assistance to asylum seekers and people who enjoy international protection Α.3.Social care, health services, psychological support and related consulting services with emphasis on vulnerable cases of the target group Α.4.Provide information to local communities, including increasing awareness and positive influence on public opinion as well as specific training of the staff of local authorities and organizations which will come in contact with the target group in the process of reception. Α.5.Interpreting / Translation Services to the relevant asylum authorities Β) Integration of persons of the target group whose stay in Greece has a permanent and steady nature. Specific Actions: Β.1.Counseling and assistance in areas such as housing, basic means of living, integration into the labor market and assistance provided to medical, psychological and social level Β.2.Activities that help the target group to adjust to Greek society in social and cultural levels and acquisition Β.3. Activities focusing on education, vocational training, courses in Greek language and skills 5.2 European Asylum Support Office EASO's mission155 is to support the implementation of Common European Asylum System (CEAS), the Member States of the European Union and the national asylum authorities. EASO is evolving into an independent center of expertise that is close to the Member States and the competent national authorities, but also close to the European Commission. In 2012, the EASO established an action program which focused on a set of priorities to meet the expectations of the Stockholm Programme. Key priority for 2012 was the implementation of the Operational Plan for 155 http://easo.europa.eu/ 56