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The Irish government published a new policy document on family reunification, also announcing changes to the right to work for children of employment permit holders. It has also launched its International Protection Portal and waived registration fees for migrant victims of domestic abuse.

The Swedish government announces new initiatives to support the integration of migrant children and proposes a new law on the settlement of beneficiaries of international protection. It also proposed limiting access to welfare for newly arrived migrants by introducing new eligibility criteria.

Legal migration procedures are becoming more digital. Learn more about accessibility, inclusion, challenges and support for applicants in the new EMN inform.

The EEA & Norway Grants Civil Society Fund Hungary launched a call to support initiatives cooperating with Ukrainian partners, providing support to build resilience and counter hostile narratives. The Hungarian government also published migration statistics for 2025 and an updated guide in English.

On 8 May 2026, the Commission published a report on the state of play on the Pact on Migration and Asylum's implementation, showing that Member States have significantly advanced in implementing the Pact. However, continuous continuous efforts are needed for the Pact's full entry into application.

EU businesses face labour shortages across many sectors. Workers from outside the EU are helping to fill this gap. Side by Side video series show how non-EU workers contribute their skills to EU businesses, helping address labour shortages through successful training and integration.

EU and Armenia held their first ever Summit in Yerevan, reinforcing cooperation in the areas of connectivity, security and defence, economic development and people-to-people contacts. The summit addressed broader regional and global challenges, including the peace agenda.

On 29 April, Commissioner Brunner was in Serbia to further strengthen cooperation on migration, border management and internal security. Serbia plays an important role in managing irregular migration along the Western Balkan route and closely cooperates with EU agencies, including Frontex.

Challenges are growing from threats such as terrorism, malicious use of drones and sudden outbreaks of violence. Police and security teams need smarter tools to spot danger fast and act immediately. The EU funded project POP-ART introduces high-tech solutions on how to spot and manage these threats.