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The EU Schengen Information System helps combat serious crime and terrorism
It has been one year since the Schengen Information System was upgraded with new categories of alerts, including biometrics and additional tools to combat serious crime and terrorism. Find out how dozens of terrorist suspects are caught every year thanks to SIS.
Behind the scenes of organised crime with the Europol Podcast
In its latest podcast, “Targeting Dark Finances”, Europol sheds light on the intricate world of financial and economic crime.
EU-funded research takes on drug smugglers with new technologies
According to Europol and the EMCDDA, drug-related violence and criminal adaptability are on the rise, posing important challenges for law enforcement. One pioneering EU-funded project takes on drug smugglers with new technologies enabling police and customs to detect illicit drugs with 99% accuracy.
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Migration management: Welcoming refugees from Ukraine
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, DG HOME has been at the forefront of helping people fleeing the war.
Information for people fleeing the war in Ukraine
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.
Together Against Trafficking in Human Beings
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.
Task Force Migration Management
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, Commissioner for Home Affairs
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.