EU Home Affairs

DG Migration & Home Affairs, responsible for EU migration, borders and security policy.
#MigrationEU #SecurityEU #SchengenEU

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🧵 Thread #MigrationEU

As of today, new rules reforming the EU migration and asylum system enter into application.

What changes? We will answer your questions over the coming weeks. Here's all you need to know ↓

🔗 https://t.co/MCJN2tRo4b

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🇪🇪 #WeekendRead: how do you teach a 6 year old about online safety?

Estonia's EU funded project uses an illustrated book and board game to do just that, plus training for teachers and police

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/YJpnNueY0M

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

❗️Crime is becoming more sophisticated, international & digital.

Tackling it effectively means EU law enforcement working together, from investigation to final court judgment.

@EU_Commission proposes to strengthen @Europol's and @Eurojust's mandates.

📹 @magnusbrunner

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

❗️More than 419 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized in the EU in 2023.

But stopping drug trafficking isn't just about making seizures.

How do criminal networks move drugs across 🇪🇺? And how do we work with EU countries, Europol & international partners to stop them? #securityEU

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

@magnusbrunner ❓How will the EU ensure fair reception conditions?

EU countries must ensure EU-wide standards for adequate reception and living conditions, and sufficient capacity.

🔗 https://t.co/5JQSDtxmBz

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🧵 Thread #MigrationEU

As of today, new rules reforming the EU migration and asylum system enter into application.

What changes? We will answer your questions over the coming weeks. Here's all you need to know ↓

🔗 https://t.co/MCJN2tRo4b

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

➡️ @EU_Commission has launched calls for proposals under Horizon Europe – Cluster 3 ‘Civil Security for Society’ programme to support projects that improve protection of EU citizens from major EU security challenges.

Find out more https://t.co/V69Ix4MPVC & apply by 5 November.

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

The EU Protective Security Advisors team is currently in Sintra 🇵🇹, at the @ECBForum

The team is conducting a vulnerability assessment on ⤵️
• the command and control structure
• inter-agency communication
• access control
• physical security of the venue

#SecurityEU

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🔗 Find out more: https://t.co/KU5siMohrs

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union begins today 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Under the slogan “Ní neart go cur le chéile - Strength with unity”, @Ireland2026eu will focus on three core priorities: competitiveness, values and security.

For home affairs, the focus will include ⤵️

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

Looking for your summer read? Check our newsletter, with news on ⤵️

• New migration & asylum rules - what’s changing?
• Stronger @Europol
• Extended protection for people fleeing Ukraine
• Priorities of @Ireland2026eu presidency on home affairs

🔗https://t.co/fORfzaL7P3

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

Planning to #TravelToEurope in summer? You may hear about two new EU border systems: EES and ETIAS.

The Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational since 10 April 2026. ETIAS is a travel authorisation expected to start in the last quarter of 2026.

Learn the differences 👇

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

Our #WeekendWatch 🤓

Despite living inside of it, most people are unaware of the story behind the Schengen Area, or the rules that come with ! How does it work ? Who can join in ? And how is it safe ?

🔴 Made in Europe
https://t.co/I5rd90qxKD

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🆕 @EU_Commission has opened a €16.55M call to fund projects tackling criminal networks, drug trafficking and trafficking in human beings.

Apply by 3 Sept 2026 #ProtectEU 👇

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

⚠️ Organised crime is a serious threat to Europe.

The @EU_Commission has opened a €16.55M call to fund projects tackling criminal networks, drug trafficking and trafficking in human beings.

Apply by 3 Sept 2026 #ProtectEU 👉 https://t.co/6IGZlvdYVs

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🇺🇦 @EU_Commission propose to extend Temporary Protection until 4 March 2028 for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

Almost 4.8 million displaced people from Ukraine are protected in the EU.

We #StandWithUkraine for its recovery & place in Europe.

🔗 https://t.co/Crut3bSxbL

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🌍 Drugs don't stop at borders.

On #WorldDrugDay, the EU continues to back police and customs cooperation, prevention and treatment services across Member States to keep communities safe.

🤝 Tackling organised crime networks takes all of us, together. @EUDrugsAgency

[European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) @EUDrugsAgency]

🌍 On #WorldDrugDay, JHA agencies highlight a clear reality: drug markets are evolving, with persistent challenges and new threats.

🤝 Coordinated, innovative action is key. Together, we strengthen responses across Europe and beyond.

#JHAAN #StrongerTogether

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

Europol is the EU's centre for law enforcement cooperation. It helps Member States connect information and expertise. This is key in investigating cross-border cases.

With the new rules, @Europol will support Member States even better and step up the fight against crime.

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

Crime is becoming more sophisticated, international & digital.

To tackle crime effectively, law enforcement across the EU needs to work together from the investigation to the final court judgment.

@EU_Commission proposes to strengthen @Europol's mandate➡️https://t.co/Z2qtsAcAUy

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🎥 Read-out of the College meeting and press conference on the European law enforcement package.

With Commissioner @magnusbrunner.

🕒+- 15:30 CET
📅 24/06/26
🔗 https://t.co/DAPsBTU0yv

[Magnus Brunner @magnusbrunner]

We welcome today’s agreement on the CSA directive, an important milestone in strengthening the EU’s efforts to combat child sexual abuse and enhance the protection of children online.

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

@magnusbrunner ❓ What are the responsibilities in the asylum process?

Applicants must remain in the EU country where they first applied for asylum. If they move elsewhere, there are clear rules on transferring them back to the EU country responsible.

#migrationEU

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

⚽️@Europol is supporting security for @FIFAWorldCup, the largest football tournament ever held.

48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities across the US, Mexico and Canada.

From The Hague to Virginia's IPCC, Europol experts are helping keep it safe. More 👇
https://t.co/gYmW5H373B