The European Commission has proposed that the EU’s annual budget for 2027 be set at €200 billion (in commitment appropriations). The draft budget also takes into account the conclusions of the mid-term review of cohesion policy for 2021–2027. Member States are encouraged to use these resources for the Union’s new priorities in the areas of […]
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 […]
Participation – Plural+ Youth Video Festival
PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival invites young people of up to 25 years old or less to submit original and creative short films focusing on the themes of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia. Who can participate Young people up to 25 years old at the time of the production of their videos. PLURAL+ […]
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 […]
High-Level Conference organised by the Cyprus EMN Presidency on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum
The High-Level Conference organised by the Cypriot Presidency of the European Migration Network (EMN), entitled ‘Taking Stock of the Pact on Migration and Asylum: From Strategy to Reality’, will take place at the Filoxenia Conference Centre in Nicosia on 19 and 20 May 2026. This two-day event will focus on the implementation of the Pact […]
A new EMN report examines digital inclusion and accessibility in legal migration procedures
A new report by the European Migration Network (EMN) entitled ‘Bridging the digital divide: digital services in legal migration procedures for accessibility and inclusion’examines how digital services can improve accessibility for applicants with disabilities and for those who are digitally disadvantaged. Based on contributions from 25 EMN member and observer countries, the report compares approaches […]
The Commission welcomes the Council of Europe’s statement on migration
The European Commission welcomes thepolitical declaration on migrationadopted today by the Council of Europe at the Ministerial Conference in Chisinau. The declaration highlights the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights and the values underpinning the Council of Europe, values which are shared by the EU. The declaration addresses several key issues in the […]
The EU presents the first Action Plan under the Mediterranean Pact
The European Commission presented the first set of key initiatives, in the form of an Action Plan, to representatives of the EU Member States and the southern Mediterranean countries, with a view toadvancing the implementation of the Mediterranean Pact. The Pact was developed through a broad and inclusive consultation process involving governments, civil society, young […]
Competition – Voices of Migration – Italy
VOICES From Migrations invites university students to turn migrants’ stories into changes in EU policy. Join workshops, create content and take part in “Bridging the past and present for a more integrated society: International conference and multicultural festival” in Rosarno, Italy, from 21 to 24 May 2026. Travel through time and across different countries, discovering […]