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The EU-funded research project, METICOS, has been working to advance the adoption of smart border control technologies by better understanding user acceptance. Its findings have the potential to increase the adoption of innovative border checks solutions both by authorities and by travellers.
On 23 April, the Commission adopted its annual report on the State of Schengen. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the functioning of the Schengen area of freedom, security, and justice without internal frontiers, marking 40 years since the Schengen Agreement was signed.
On 9 April, Commissioner Brunner was present at the signing ceremony of the Working Arrangement between Europol and Egypt, which will enhance law enforcement cooperation to fight against terrorism, drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, and organised crime.
The released data shows that 10 793 victims of human trafficking were registered in the European Union in 2023. This is a 6.9% increase compared to 2022. The increase could partly be due to more attention by the authorities and agencies to detect and identify victims of trafficking.
On 4 April, representatives from the EU and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have reaffirmed that enhanced partnerships and cooperation between countries are vital to address issues along migration routes.
Today the European Commission adopted a Communication providing an update on the status of migration management in Greece, with a focus on the asylum and reception systems in mainland Greece, where Dublin transfers are received.
The Commission has launched a Call for proposal under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund with a budget of EUR 34 million. The call will fund projects aiming at migrants' integration in areas like healthcare access, accessible education, digital literacy, and the protection of children.
ProtectEU – the European Internal Security Strategy sets out the objectives and actions for the next years to ensure a safer and more secure Europe.
Electronic Travel Authorisation is a digital permission to travel to the UK. It is being introduced worldwide for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have UK immigration status. EU nationals will be required to have ETA as of 2 of April.
RAPAK project helps to collect and analyse information from border crossing points, and open sources on the situation at and beyond Pakistan’s borders. This analysis enables policy makers, managers and operational officers to address identified threats and risks more efficiently.