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Events such as climate change, hurricanes, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic have shown how important it is for communities to be prepared for disasters. The EU-funded CORE project is helping policymakers and stakeholders address threats from these disasters.
The Council has adopted a decision to lift internal land borders controls with and between Bulgaria and Romania as of 1 January 2025. This important step completes the full entry of both countries into the Schengen area.
The EUAA has issued guidelines for an EU approach to community sponsorship, aiming to increase the number of admission places available to those in need of protection, while establishing minimum quality standards for the different phases of community sponsorship across the EU.
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Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, DG HOME has been at the forefront of helping people fleeing the war.
A webpage presenting key information for people feeling the war in Ukraine about their rights in the EU: crossing the border, eligibility for temporary protection and applying for asylum, as well as the rights of travel inside the EU.
Protecting our societies from organised crime, including tackling trafficking in human beings, is a priority for the EU. Trafficking in human beings is a highly profitable crime that brings enormous profit to criminals while incurring a tremendous cost to society.
The EU can offer temporary protection to displaced persons from non-EU countries who are unable to return to their country of origin. Such protection is given as an exceptional measure to help EU countries alleviate pressure on their asylum systems.
The Task Force Migration Management works with the Greek authorities and EU agencies to improve conditions for migrants arriving to Greece, including the building of new migrant reception centres.
Magnus Brunner’s mission as Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration (2024-2029) includes implementing the Pact on Migration and Asylum, strengthening Europe's internal security, and promoting integrated border management.