Marco Funk

Former think tanker now working on migration and home affairs @EU_Commission. All views my own, RTs not endorsements.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

On International Migrants Day, we celebrate the contributions millions of migrants make to communities, economies and countries around the world.

But today is also a day to remind ourselves of the challenges migrants can face — from prejudice and discrimination, to outright violence and abuse, to the unimaginable cruelty of human trafficking.

As a global community, we must summon our common humanity, and work to reverse these harmful trends.

Today and every day, let’s stand up for the rights of all migrants and work to create safe, humane and inclusive migration systems.

[Marco Funk @MarcoFunkEU]

What's going on @BrusselsAirport ? Security is usually fast, but this is a nightmare. People are missing their flights..

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

Labour migration to OECD countries remained high in 2023, contributing to sustained economic growth.

Dive into our #WeekendRead and explore the latest migration trends in the 2024 International Migration Outlook report ↓ #MigrationEU

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

Thousands of people in the EU fall victims of human trafficking every year. Many remain undetected.

We know this message isn't easy to read, but we will persist in promoting it until #EUvsHumanTrafficking is eradicated.

Detect the signs that someone might be a victim ↓

[ICMPD @ICMPD]

#WorldRefugeeDay is an occasion to highlight the potential of the ambition, education, and skills refugees bring, which often remain unrecognised.

Policies towards refugee employment, labour, and entrepreneurship, can:
📌Foster social and economic inclusion;
📌Better harness the contributions of refugees to their countries of asylum and the broader economy.

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🟢 The @EUCouncil has adopted the Pact on #migrationEU and Asylum.

A European system to control EU external borders, ensure fairness between Member States and protect people in need.

In 2020 we promised a fresh start. We are delivering it ↓

[Marco Funk @MarcoFunkEU]

Breaking news!

[LIBE Committee Press @EP_Justice]

💥MEPs have adopted the landmark Migration & Asylum Pact💥

-Quicker asylum claims processing
-Screening on arrival incl. health & security checks
-Solidarity in 🇪🇺 w/ flexibility: relocations or financial/alternative support
-Response to crises; voluntary resettlement scheme
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[European Commission Audiovisual Service @EC_AVService]

🗣️ Press conference by Vice-President @MargSchinas and Commissioner @YlvaJohansson on the political agreement reached on the Pact on Migration and Asylum

🔴 LIVE ⏰ 10:30 CET

📺 https://t.co/lu9hSpio5K

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Migration enables millions of people to improve their lives.

But poorly governed migration is a cause of great suffering.

A more humane & orderly management of migration can benefit all, including communities of origin, transit & destination.

#MigrantsDay

[Ylva Johansson @YlvaJohansson]

It takes a network to fight a network.

Glad to host today’s conference for a Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling.

I will also outline @EU_Commission
anti-smuggling legislative package:

Press conference ⤵️

📺 Watch 🔴 LIVE ⏰ 13:15 CET +/-

https://t.co/ePMwWyQTrn

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🗣️ International Conference on a Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smugling.

— Opening remarks by Commissioner @YlvaJohansson

#securityEU #migrationEU

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🇪🇺 International Conference to launch a Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling.

📆 28th November

🗣️ Focus: prevention and response to migrant smuggling.

🆕 @EU_Commission will also adopt new legislation on countering migrant smuggling. Details 👇 #securityEU #migrationEU

[EU in India @EU_in_India]

🇪🇺🇮🇳High-level Migration & Mobility Dialogue held today confirms commitment of both sides towards balanced migration cooperation for the benefit of 🇪🇺 & 🇮🇳 citizens by exploring further pathways for legal migration and strengthening the fight against irregular migration.

[Marco Funk @MarcoFunkEU]

Pleasure to be in New Delhi for the 7th EU-India HLDMM today!

[EU Home Affairs @EUHomeAffairs]

🇮🇳🇪🇺 India-EU High Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility.

Today, we're strengthening our cooperation to promote safe, orderly and regular migration between India and the EU.

🔗More details #migrationEU: https://t.co/WznWpyZuAn

[Ylva Johansson @YlvaJohansson]

Clear message from President @vonderleyen in #SOTEU today on the Pact:
“Our work on migration is based on the conviction that unity is within our reach. An agreement on the pact has never been closer. Parliament & the Council have a historic opportunity to make it happen.”

[Marco Funk @MarcoFunkEU]

@spornschlegel @DB_Bahn Fully agree! My train from Brussels to Cologne earlier this month didn't even leave the station due to technical problems. Passengers had to take 3 overcrowded regional trains to get there, far behind schedule. How can anyone encourage rail over road travel like this??

[EU Agency for Asylum - EUAA @EUAsylumAgency]

In 2022, 🇪🇺 received 42 000 asylum applications from unaccompanied minors.

Upon their arrival in 🇪🇺, swift identification of children travelling alone, whether unaccompanied or separated from their families, remains paramount to provide them w/ necessary support & protectionIn 2022, 🇪🇺 received 42 000 asylum applications from unaccompanied minors.

Upon their arrival in 🇪🇺, swift identification of children travelling alone, whether unaccompanied or separated from their families, remains paramount to provide them w/ necessary support & protection.

[Marco Funk @MarcoFunkEU]

An important step, but there is still quite a long way to the finish line in order to reform #Dublin.

[Sweden in EU @SwedeninEU]

#JHA | The ministers just agreed on a general approach on the Asylum and Migration Management Regulation and the Asylum Procedure Regulation.

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[MPF @MPF_ICMPD]

📢 How can the potential of complementary pathways be unlocked for the benefit of refugees, EU labour markets, and countries of first asylum?

Dive into the latest policy brief produced by @ICMPD_PolRes and supported by @EUHomeAffairs through the Migration Partnership Facility.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Today is #EuropeDay.

On this day in 1950, Robert Schuman delivered his famous Declaration – a historic moment in European history that set the foundation for the EU as we know it today.

Only through unity and solidarity are we able to maintain the European project.