EU Home Affairs
@EUHomeAffairs
DG Migration & Home Affairs, responsible for EU migration, borders and security policy. #MigrationEU #SecurityEU #SchengenEU
Schengen turns 40! 💙 It connects 450+ million people and is the world's top travel destination. Let's celebrate the freedom to travel, study and work throughout Europe. Share your favorite #Schengen40 trip in the comments ↓
The Eurobarometer gives us a snapshot of how Europeans feel about the EU and key issues shaping Europe. Europe stands united, optimistic, and highly engaged. A strong 80% of Europeans agree with welcoming people fleeing the war. See all the key findings & detailed results ↓
Press conference at the EU Ports Alliance with @PHummelgaard here: ➡️ audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-275…
🆕 Planning to visit Europe? From the end of 2026, non-EU travellers will need #ETIAS, the new European Travel Authorisation: ✈️ to enter 30 countries. 💶 new fee: 20€ Quick online application, instant response, and exemptions for under-18s/over-70s. More details ↓
📣 @EU_Commission will provide EUR 250 million to fund projects on: • Fighting Crime & Terrorism • Border Management • Resilient Infrastructure • #EUSecurityResearch & Innovation • Cybersecurity Don't miss the opportunity! Apply by 12 November ↓
The 2028-2034 proposed budget #MFF is designed to prepare Europe for a secure and prosperous future: 📈#migrationEU management 📈border management 📈 internal #securityEU Read more ↓ #ThePowerOfTogether
A new Entry/Exit digital border management system will be deployed in October 2025. It will make borders safer and checks more efficient. Read more ↓ #SchengenEU
🇪🇺 border management: Council adopts EU law about gradual introduction of Entry/Exit System (EES) ➡️ biometric data recording of non-EU travellers ➡️ reducing visa overstays ➡️ gradual introduction allows adjustment to new system Read our press release👇
The @EU_Commission is taking action to fight cybercrime by proposing to sign and conclude the UN Convention against Cybercrime. This global instrument will strengthen efforts to tackle online crime while upholding human rights. Read more👇 #ProtectEU @UN__Cyber
This is a budget for the realities of today, as well as the challenges of tomorrow. Today we present our proposal. Now we continue the work, with the European Parliament, Member States, with citizens and businesses ↓
The #EUMigrationForum – the platform for dialogue on #migrationEU between civil society & EU institutions meets on 27-28 Nov. This year we will focus on migrants’ skills & how migration can help address the needs of Europe’s job market. Apply to participate by 8 Sep ↓
Test your knowledge on #Schengen40! 🧠 Quick quiz: where was the Schengen Agreement signed? Hint: it's a country with 3 official languages 😉 Find the answer & more insights in our video! ↓
🇺🇦 Ukraine's people are not only defending their freedom but also writing the future of Europe. Our #EUSolidarityWithUkraine remains stronger than ever. +4.7 million registrations for Temporary Protection & 937 889 Ukrainian students have already integrated into EU schools 👇
Test your knowledge on #Schengen40! 🧠 #DYK the Schengen project started on board a vessel on the River Moselle, a territory shared by Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Germany 🇩🇪, and France 🇫🇷? Find the answers & more insights in our video and link below! ↓
🔹 New #EMPACT priorities for 2026-2029 are here! We're tackling the most dangerous criminal networks: online crimes like cyberattacks and fraud, drug trafficking, #EUvsHumanTrafficking, firearms crime & more. Together, we fight crime! Read more ↓ #securityEU
We just concluded our mission to Libya together with the Ministers responsible for migration from Greece, Italy and Malta. In Tripoli, we held in-depth discussions with Prime Minister Dbeibeh, Foreign Minister Al-Baour, Interior Minister Trabelsi, and Labour Minister Al-Abed. We…
Our Blue Book trainees have temporarily moved from their offices in Brussels to the beautiful headquarters of @EUAsylumAgency for a few days. This is part of the traineeship program at DG HOME. Would you like to apply? Here’s how to do it: 🔗 traineeships.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Understanding how the EUAA works on the ground offers key insights into EU asylum support. During their visit to Malta 🇲🇹, @EUHomeAffairs Blue Book trainees learned and discussed how the Agency assists Member States, from deployments and training to reception and data analysis.
Latest EU visa stats are in! ✈️ EU countries and #SchengenEU associated countries received more than 11.7 million applications for short-stay visas last year. This is a 13.6 % increase compared to 2023. Check it out ↓
Test your knowledge on #Schengen40! 🧠 Quick quiz: How many countries are part of the Schengen area today? Hint: It's more than just EU countries! 😉 Find the answer & more insights in our video! ↓