On the occasion of the European Parliament plenary session of 13 January 2015, Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos spoke on human smuggling in the Mediterranean and the needed reaction of the EU
Main Theme: Asylum, Irregular Migration, Smuggling & Trafficking
Keywords: Frontex, joint operation Triton, resettlement, Syrian refugees
In a press release published on 6 January 2015, the Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons has announced that the number of people in need of protection and being recognized the refugee status has greatly increased in 2014
Main Theme: Asylum, Data & Statistics
Keywords: Office of the Commissioner General for Refugees and Stateless Persons, protection need
In the first half of 2015 Latvia will assume the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Presidency will focus on the implementation of the Strategic Guidelines in the area of freedom, security and justice (June 2014), as well as on the respective follow-up initiatives.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Keywords: Council of the European Union, Latvian presidency
Today the European Commission adopted its Work Programme for 2015 – setting out the actions the Commission intends to take over the next 12 months to make a real difference for jobs, growth and investment and bring concrete benefits for citizens.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Keywords: European Agenda on Migration, work programme
Syria neighbouring States are increasingly affected by the number of refugees seeking sanctuary within their country. The European Commission is stepping up its assistance to Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon to contribute to address Syrian refugees’ needs.
Main Theme: Vulnerable groups, Asylum
Keywords: financial assistance, humanitarian support, Syrian refugees
The Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting gathering all EU 28 Justice and Home Affairs national ministers took place on 4 and 5 December 2014. Managing migratory flows, the functioning of the Schengen area and acting on foreign fighters were the main migration related topics discussed.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Council of the European Union, Home Affairs
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a case-law in relation to international protection and protection of human rights in the case of alleged persecutions because of an applicant's sexual orientation.
Main Theme: Asylum, International Protection, Vulnerable groups
Keywords: Court of Justice of the European Union, credibility, fundamental rights, sexual orientation
Eurostat has released available data on asylum applicants and first instance decisions on asylum applications in the European Union in the third quarter of 2014
Main Theme: Asylum, Data & Statistics
Keywords: asylum applications
On 28 November 2014, the new State Secretary for Asylum Policy and Migration, Theo Francken, delivered the general policy note defining the main orientations and actions in the field of asylum and migration.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Keywords: policy note, State Secretary for Asylum Policy and Migration
On the occasion of 25 November 2014 EP Plenary Debate on Migration, EU new Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship, Dimitris Avramopoulos, introduced the debate and presented the EU main orientations and policy fields for an integrated approach on migration and asylum
Main Theme: External Dimension, Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Commissioner on Migration and Home Affairs, European Agenda
Since 13 November 2014 and until May 2015, Belgium is chairing the Committee of Ministers, the political decision making organ of the Council of Europe. Under the Belgian Presidency, migration and asylum will be part of the issues tackled.
Main Theme: Asylum, Integration, Vulnerable groups
Keywords: asylum and the European Convention on Human Rights, Belgian Presidency, Council of Europe
The Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting gathering all EU 28 Justice and Home Affairs national ministers took place on 9 and 10 October 2014. A strategic approach and operational priorities have been defined to take action to better manage migratory flows.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Council of the European Union, Home Affairs
The new government Michel published its coalition agreement on 9 October 2014. Theo Francken (N-VA) was appointed as the new State Secretary for Asylum and Migration.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: coalition agreement, State Secretary for Migration and Asylum Policy
Dimitris Avramopoulos appeared at the European Parliament for a three-hour long interview. His competences and knowledge were tested today by the relevant parliamentary committee.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Commissioner on Migration and Home Affairs
From 1 July 2014, Italy takes over the Presidency of ther Council of the European Union from Greece and will hold it until 31 December 2014.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Council of the European Union, Italian Presidency
One of the key objectives of the EU is to build an area of freedom, security and justice without internal frontiers, and with full respect for fundamental rights. To this end, coherent policy measures need to be taken with respect to asylum, immigration and borders.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: area of freedom, security and justice, strategic guidelines
Today the Council adopted the regulations establishing the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and the Internal Security Fund for the period 2014-2020. The total financial envelope for the implementation of these programmes 2014-2020 is set at € 6.901 million in current prices.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Keywords: asylum and migration fund, EU-funding, internal security fund
In his annual report 2013, the Federal Ombudsman reports on claims inter alia relating to the open return centre in Holsbeek, reception of EU families and regularization on medical grounds.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration, Cross-sectional
Keywords: federal ombudsman
At a press conference today in Strasbourg, Cecilia Malmström underlined the important steps taken based on the Stockholm program but said that work was not over and that efforts should be stepped up in certain areas.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: post Stockholm Programme
The Greek Presidency presented its priorities which, in the area of Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, include the implementation of the Smart Borders package; addressing the situation of migrants and asylum seekers in the European Union; and the rise of far right movements across Europe.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: Greek Council Presidency, priorities
Following the period of consultation from 29 October 2013 to 21 January 2014, the Commission has made collected opinions available with a view to contribute to the new agenda for Home Affairs.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: post Stockholm Programme, Stockholm Programme
Based on the EMN Work Programme 2014, approved by the Steering Board in November 2013 and in the process of being formally approved by the Commission, the EMN will work this year on new deliverables.
Main Theme: Asylum, Migration
Keywords: work programme
On 3 December, the policy note of the Secretary of State for Asylum and Migration, Maggie De Block, for 2014 was approved in the Chamber Commission of Home Affairs. It reviews the 2013 achievements and presents policies on asylum, migration and reception for 2014.
Main Theme: Asylum
Keywords: migration policy
On 2 December the European Border Surveillance System becomes operational. EUROSUR will make an important contribution to saving lives and will also equip the EU and its Member States with better tools to prevent cross-border crimes and to detect and provide assistance to migrant boats in distress.
