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Commission adopted two proposals to digitalise travel documents (passports and identity cards) for people traveling to and from the Schengen area. New rules will make travelling to and within the Schengen area easier, and more secure.
Two new Eurobarometer surveys show that people and businesses strongly support the Schengen area. Both citizens and businesses recognise Schengen as one of the EU’s most significant achievements.
The 11th EU-US Explosives Experts' Seminar took place in Brussels from 17-19 September. The seminar continued to foster strong cooperation and provided a platform for sharing information, best practices, and enhancing EU-US joint actions in explosives security.
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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.
Ylva Johansson, serves as the Commissioner for Home Affairs (2019-2024). Devoted to improving conditions for migrants in Europe, and contributing to a stronger and safer EU, read about her work on her blog.