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The Visa Code Training is a new training on the visa process available for staff working with visas and other migration processes. It provides tools to identify and address the common challenges in the field such as visa shopping, as well as abuse and fraud during the visa process.
The discussions cover key aspects of the Pact, including the protection of fundamental rights of migrants and refugees, the new permanent solidarity mechanism and adequate reception conditions.
The Polish State Railways, responsible for Poland's railway network, is set to test modern mobile detectors (IONSCAN 600) designed to detect explosives and hazardous chemicals. This six-month pilot program is the first of its kind in Poland.
The Anti-Corruption Dialogue provides a platform to discuss common priorities and challenges and agree on future cooperation to prevent and combat corruption.
A recent Eurobarometer survey revealed that EU citizens have strong concerns about the impact of drugs on local communities. To address the issue, and especially drug-related violence, the Commission is taking significant steps, including the implementation of the 2021-2025 EU Drugs Action Plan.
On 27 November, the European Parliament voted to approve the new College of Commissioners. Austria’s Magnus Brunner will be the new Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, marking the end of Ylva Johansson's mandate. The new College of Commissioners will start working as of 1 December 2024.
The European Commission has launched a new programme to support a Talent Partnership between the EU and Pakistan. Talent Partnerships were launched in 2021 by the Commission to address EU skill shortages, but also involve partner countries in migration management and preventing irregular migration.
The Commission has launched a call for proposals under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund to prevent irregular migration through awareness-raising and information campaigns on the risks of irregular migration in selected third countries and within Europe. The available budget is of EUR 10M.
EU-funded projects such as Protect and Prevent Through Support (2PS), AviaTor and Protech are working to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation.
18 November marks the European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse. Watch our testimonial video giving voice to survivors of child sexual abuse.