Background information

The Stockholm Programme, which framed Home Affairs policies in the years 2010 to 2014, will soon come to an end. It is therefore time to consider the future challenges and priorities to be addressed by these policies in the coming years. In this perspective, the Commission launched a series of initiatives (meetings, seminars, reports, evaluation etc.), including an open reflection and inclusive process of consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, such as European Parliament, national Parliaments, Member States, organised civil society, think tanks, academics, NGOs, law enforcement and other professionals.

Open call for contributions to the future agenda for Home Affairs

From 29 October 2013 to 21 January 2014, a public consultation allowed collecting opinions with a view to contribute to the Commission Communication on the New Agenda for Home Affairs. The contributions received include:

• 10 contributions from Member States' authorities, including from the Belgian NCPI
• 46 contributions from International organisations, networks, NGOs
• 7 contributions from academics
• 5 contributions from businesses and trade-unions

The Belgian National Contact Point on Integration drew the attention on the need for, inter alia:

• at EU level: synergies between DGs and between funds
• at national level: enhanced cooperation with local and regional authorities
• clarification of definitions (e.g. "active participation of migrants")
• comparability of data sets
• evaluation methods

You are able to consult all opinions collected via this link.