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Held on 20-21 November 2025, the meeting brought together 54 of its members to assess ongoing work, set strategic goals, and plan the future direction of CERIS activities, confirming its role as a European platform for integrating security research, innovation, policy, and practical application. 

On 19 November 2025, CERIS co-organised the annual event of the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security, gathering representatives from EU institutions and agencies, research and technology organisations, internal security practitioners and academic experts in the field of security in the EU.

On 19 December, the European Commission proposed an extension of the Interim Regulation, laying down a derogation from certain provisions of the e-Privacy Directive to combat child sexual abuse online.

On 19 December, the Commission adopted its eighth report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism, monitoring the EU's visa-free regimes. While most partner countries have taken steps to address the recommendations issued under previous Visa Suspension Mechanism reports, significant challenges persist.

Since October 2024, Polish Police and Border Guards have been taking part in the European Commission’s Detection Trial to test explosive trace detection equipment in the rail environment.

On 18 December, the Commission welcomed the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on new rules that will facilitate Member States’ application of the safe third country concept and on the establishment of an EU list of safe countries of origin.

On 15–16 December, approximately 150 participants representing EU countries and Civil Society Organisations gathered in Brussels for the meetings of the EU Network of National Coordinators and Rapporteurs  and of the  EU Civil Society Platform against trafficking in human beings.

On 18 December, Commissioner Magnus Brunner and IOM Director General, Amy Pope, sent out a strong message underlining the crucial role migrants play in our societies and stressing the importance of working together to strengthen confidence in migration governance.

Maritime shipping routes are one of the main gateways for illicit drugs entering Europe. The EU-funded Maritime Analysis and Operations Centre for Narcotics has been crucial in enhancing intelligence sharing on new trafficking methods and in supporting operations to counter drug trafficking.