Figures published by the European Commission show that the consulates of the EU countries and Schengen Associated Countries received more than 7.5 million applications for short-stay visas in 2022.

Through Horizon Europe Cluster 3 “Civil Security for Society”, the European Commission funds research and innovation projects to address the challenges arising from persistent security threats. These projects relate to the fight against crime and terrorism and external and border security.

Citizens of Kosovo will be allowed to travel to the EU –and EU citizens to go to Kosovo- without requesting a visa, for periods of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. After the law has entered into force, the entire Western Balkans region will have a similar visa framework for the Schengen area.

Catering to the specific interest in Security Research news, the DG HOME Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS) launches a newsletter on its activities.

The European Commission published on 30 March 2023 a call for proposals for € 1 000 000 to fund projects for data sets for the European Data Space for innovation.

In both meetings, contributions were gathered on the upcoming Commission’s package on anti-corruption, scheduled for adoption end of April.

From 2021 to 2027, the European Commission allocated EUR 10.7 billion to 27 Member States for programmes in the field of migration, border management, and security.

Tonya looks back on the last year and the assistance from the European Union which has helped her settle in the country. 24 February marks one year since Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) published an updated report on 14 February 2023 that maps existing prevention initiatives and services for those who seek help for fearing of committing offences directed at children, and persons who have already committed offences against children to stop recidivism.