Category: _European Commission News

Housing demand varies considerably between Member States and regions, reflecting diverse demographic and market conditions. In one third of all NUTS 3 regions, construction did not manage to keep up with expanding demographic trends. Metropolitan areas have experienced strong household growth, partly due to smaller average household sizes. In contrast, many rural regions face lower […]

Economic integration of unemployed migrants  The Ministers of Interior and Labour in France issued a circular message to regional and departmental prefects, the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) and France Travail detailing a request to increase labour participation among legal foreigners.   The circular calls for mobilising local stakeholders, professional federations, and training providers […]

In line with the mission letter of President Von der Leyen, HR/VP Kallas will organise an implementation dialogue titled “Industry priorities on the path to EU defence readiness” with selected defence industry representatives on 28 January 2026 in Brussels. This Implementation Dialogue will facilitate direct interactions between defence industry representatives and HRVP Kallas. Participating defence industry representatives […]

The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change has launched a new Mission Portal, providing a rich source of information and practical tools for regions, local authorities and communities to understand climate risks, develop adaptation strategies and implement innovative solutions. The portal is designed to support Europe’s transition to a climate-resilient future, offering guidance, data and […]

11 AMIF projects launched in 2025  In 2024, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Family, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception – in collaboration with the National Reception Office and the Directorate General of Immigration – launched a call for projects to be supported by the European Commission’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).  11 projects selected under this […]

Extension of validity of permits for those displaced from Ukraine   Following the EU decision to extend permits under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) for Ukrainians, Denmark announced it will do the same. Residence permits held by this group are now valid until March 2027.    Denmark is not bound by the TPD, but passed […]

Procedures for legalisation of stay to be fully digitalised from 2026  It will soon be possible to apply for the legalisation of stay in Poland exclusively online through a dedicated platform (Case Management Module – MOS). The Office for Foreigners will announce the exact launch date of the fully digitalised system in advance.   Access […]

The report explores the income and housing situation of different generations in the EU, assessing the implications for intergenerational fairness and their connection to demographic change. We compare income, homeownership and housing affordability for individuals across generations when they were of the same age.   Recent generations, particularly at younger age, have experienced growing income challenges […]

The European Commission has launched a public consultation to help prepare new EU rules to counter organised crime.  The Commission wants to hear the views of various stakeholders, including EU agencies and bodies, EU institutions, Member States’ national authorities, international organisations, and civil society. The public consultation is open for feedback until 10 April 2026 […]

On 26 August 2025, the UNHCR published new guidance outlining the legal pathways available to refugees from Ukraine in Hungary and the practical factors affecting their transition from Temporary Protection (TP) to longer-term residence. The document was developed under the Regional Refugee Response Plan for the Ukraine situation and includes recommendations to support coordinated action […]