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This call for expression of interest is open to all civil society organisations that have experience in the topic "Migrants in Europe today: specific needs, skills and communication for stronger inclusion". They should complete the application form by 14 September.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: European Migration Forum
The EU and Tunisia agree to implement a "comprehensive strategic partnership" including on migration
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Today, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi and Secretary of State of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mounir Ben Rjiba, signed a memorandum of understanding covering macro-economic stability, trade and investment, green energy transition, people-to-people contacts, and migration.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: memorandum of understanding, partnership, Tunisia
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The European Commission asked Member States to increase their budget contributions by about 15 billion EUR for migration management, including to implement proposals under the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The new resources would support internal and external migration objectives and priorities.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: multiannual financial framework
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Through a toolbox, the Commission wants to support Member States with strategic measures to address cases where transport means are misused to facilitate irregular migration to the EU, with a particular focus on airways.
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Main theme: Irregular Migration
Keywords: transport operator, smuggling network
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Today, the Commission adopted a Communication on the monitoring of the EU's visa-free travel regimes setting out a consultation process. To address challenges and prevent risks effectively, existing rules concerning the monitoring of the functioning of visa-free regimes with third countries and the suspension of visa exemptions should be re-assessed and improved.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
Keywords: visa-free travel, visa suspension mechanism
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This report is part of the Commission's initiative to further reinforce the Schengen governance through a yearly reporting exercise presenting the state of Schengen, identifying challenges and best practices, as well as priority areas for action. The State of Schengen Report 2023 will serve as basis for political discussions and steer at the Council on 8 June 2023.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
Keywords: Schengen
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to strengthen cooperation between the EU and UK on migration through developing a new working arrangement between UK agencies and Frontex, enabling them to "work together on critical operational and strategic challenges including the situation in the Channel".
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Main theme: Irregular Migration
Keywords: English channel, Frontex
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Given the ticking clock, the European Commission reviews the state of affairs regarding progress on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum and ECRE shares concerns about the possible outcomes of the current negotiations.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: New Pact on Migration and Asylum
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Today the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, traveled to Tunisia, showing the importance of the migration partnership between Tunisia and the EU and the willingness for such partnership to be deepened in cooperation with the EU Member States.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: partnership, migrant smuggling, return, irregular migration, legal migration
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Today, the Commission adopted a Communication that presents the strategic framework for European integrated border management (EIBM) for 5 years and a Recommendation to Member States on the mutual recognition of return decisions and expediting returns.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
Keywords: European integrated border management, return decision, border control, fundamental rights
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Civil society organisations are asked to indicate the aspects related to the suggested topics they are most interested in. They are also free to share further views, and suggestions on possible speakers, best practices, AMIF funded projects, items for workshops for the next European Migration Forum.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: European Migration Forum
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This Communication takes stock of the Directive's implementation over the last year, draws the lessons learned and identifies priority areas where continued efforts are needed.
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Main theme: Temporary protection
Keywords: Temporary Protection Directive, Ukraine
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Today the upgraded Schengen Information System (SIS) enters into operation to enhance security and border management in Europe. The renewed SIS is being enhanced to include new categories of alerts, biometrics such as palm prints, fingermarks, and DNA records for missing persons, and additional tools to combat crime and terrorism.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
Keywords: Schengen Information System, border management
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From 16 January until 13 March 2023, the Commission would like to hear your views on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and EU added value of the European Migration Network focusing on the period 2018-2021. The results of the evaluation are expected to be used by the EMN, its Steering Board, the Commission and EU Member States.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: European Migration Network, evaluation
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The deadline for submission of proposals for EU action grants in the field of migration and integration under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) is 16 May. All proposals must be submitted directly online via the Funding & Tenders Portal Electronic Submission System.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: AMIF
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The Commission is proposing two new Regulations to strengthen the use of advanced passenger information. The new rules, that will replace the 2004 API Directive, will enhance external border controls and the fight against serious crime and terrorism within the EU.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
Keywords: advanced passenger information
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During the High Level Forum to protection and resettlement cooperation, 16 EU Member States pledged more than 29.000 places for resettlement and humanitarian admission for 2023, including continued and expanded support to Afghans in need of protection.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: resettlement, labour mobility
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The Commission announced a series of measures to continue supporting those fleeing the unprovoked Russian aggression.
A new online job-search tool launched today will help people fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine to successfully find a job in the European Union. After registering with the EU Talent Pool pilot initiative, those under temporary protection can upload their CVs, so that their profiles are available to more than 4,000 employers, national public employment services and private employment agencies. Ensuring a swift and effective integration into the labour market is important both for host communities, and for those fleeing the war to rebuild their lives.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
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This report presents key developments in the area of migration and asylum, and it takes stock of the progress achieved in the New Pact on Migration and Asylum in the past year. It also identifies key challenges ahead and recalls the steps needed for a more robust and fair migration and asylum policy.
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Main theme: Cross-sectional
Keywords: New Pact on Migration and Asylum
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On 2 June 2021, the European Commission presented its new Schengen Strategy, which was accompanied by a proposal to revise the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism.
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Main theme: Borders & Visa
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the substantial measures taken by EU and OECD countries to prevent the spread of the virus are having direct and indirect impacts on international students coming to those countries. While the long-term consequences are difficult to predict, the immediate impacts are already visible, for example, the processing of new applications or renewing of residence permits has in many cases been hindered or suspended, with consequences for international students already present in the host country. In addition, the abrupt downturn in economic activity has had a significant impact across many sectors, with international students facing the loss of their part time jobs or reduced or lost incomes, which could have an impact on their ability to continue their studies or find a job or start a business following their graduation.
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Main theme: Study § Training
Keywords: international students
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On 25 June 2020, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) will launch the 2020 edition of its annual flagship EASO Asylum Report. Due to the COVID-19 situation, this year EASO will be holding an online event to present and discuss the findings of the report, as well as developing asylum trends in the EU.
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Main theme: International Protection
Keywords: EASO annual report
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On May 27, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, European Commission and European Migration Network organise the International Conference “A New European Agenda on Migration?”. During this event, experts will share their views on the achievements, challenges and perspectives of integration and migration policies in Europe.
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Main theme: Integration, Asylum, Migration
Keywords: European Agenda on Migration
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The European Commission is presenting its Second Report on the progress made in the fight against trafficking in human beings.
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Main theme: Irregular Migration
Keywords: human trafficking
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In his State of the Union, President Jean-Claude Juncker presented proposals to ensure full EU solidarity on migration and better protection of Europe's external borders. The Commission is proposing to reinforce the European Border and Coast Guard and the EU's Agency for Asylum and is proposing a targeted review of the Return Directive.