The Commission is presenting an EU action plan for the Channel migration route, which sets out a comprehensive European response to the challenges posed by irregular migration along this route. The action plan proposes operational measures that begin in countries of origin and transit and extend along the entire route. These include dismantling networks involved […]
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The Commission welcomes the historic agreement on the revision of air passenger rights
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the revision of air passenger rights in the EU. This historic agreement marks the first revision of these rules in over two decades. It modernises and strengthens air passenger rights in the EU by clarifying existing […]
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The Pact on Migration and Asylum comes into force on 12 June
Today, 12 June 2026, thePact on Migration and Asylumwill enter into force in all EU Member States. Adopted in May 2024, the Pact has reformed the EU’s framework on migration and asylum and now forms the centrepiece of the EU’s new approach in this area. For the first time, the EU has a comprehensive migration […]
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The Commission issues opinions on temporary internal border controls within the Schengen area
The Commission has issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, SloveniaandSweden. Whilst EU law allows for the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls under certain conditions, it also requires the Commission to issue an opinion where such controls last for more than 12 […]
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Commission welcomes political agreement on the Return Regulation
The Commission welcomes last June 1st’s political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation establishing a new Common European System for Returns. Proposed by the Commission in March 2025, the new rules on returns are a key deliverable under this Commission’s political guidelines and the European Asylum and Migration Management Strategy. It is a core […]
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The Eurobarometer highlights the perceived obstacles and opportunities for European small and medium-sized enterprises when it comes to recruiting skilled workers from outside the EU
A new Eurobarometer survey shows that almost half of European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (46%) are struggling to find workers with the right skills. According to the survey, the recruitment of third-country nationals remains limited. One in seven small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has attempted to recruit workers from outside the EU in the […]
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New measures to strengthen the EU’s humanitarian response
TheJoint Communication on Humanitarian Aid adopted today sets out how the EU will continue to be a reliable and principled donor within a global aid system under severe pressure. Humanitarian needs have reached unprecedented levels: 239 million people worldwide require assistance. However, current global humanitarian funding is barely enough to help half of those in […]
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Parliament is calling for a European day to commemorate the victims of workplace accidents
The European Parliament has adopted its proposals to reduce the number of work-related accidents, illnesses and deaths in the EU. In memory of the victims of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses, MEPs are calling for 8 August to be designated as the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Workplace Accidents and for the Protection […]
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The gender gap in caregiving: greater support for formal and informal carers
Parliament put forward recommendations aimed at moving towards a society that promotes equality between men and women in both formal and informal care. In a report adopted by 263 votes to 83, with 154 abstentions, MEPs state that access to care is a fundamental right and urge EU countries to address gender inequality in all […]
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