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On the 26 and 27 of June 2024, the EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator and the Chair of Eurojust’s Anti-Trafficking Team organised the annual meeting of the Focus Group of specialised prosecutors combating trafficking in human beings.
At the end of June, a workshop took place in Brussels to exchange insights on the functioning and challenges of asset declaration systems in EU countries. This was the first thematic workshop organised as part of the EU network against corruption, established by the European Commission in 2023.
On 25 June, the Council adopted a Recommendation for a Critical Infrastructure Blueprint, proposed by the Commission in September 2023. This will enable the EU to respond with more coordination to significant cross-border critical infrastructure incidents and improve situational awareness.
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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.