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EES - fingerprints check
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The Commission has proposed a progressive start of operations for Europe’s new digital border system, allowing border authorities and the transport industry to adjust to the new procedures. The EES will digitally record entries and exits of non-EU nationals travelling to the EU and Schengen.

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Visa Code Training
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The Visa Code Training is a new training on the visa process available for staff working with visas and other migration processes. It provides tools to identify and address the common challenges in the field such as visa shopping, as well as abuse and fraud during the visa process.

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Refugees Ukraine fleeing 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.

EU Anti trafficking day

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.

Temporary protection

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.

Photo of the first meeting of the inter-ministerial Task Force on Integration in Greece, in presence of Commissioner Johansson.

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.

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