Latest Atlas of Migration shows decrease of first asylum applications in the EU while displacement rises worldwide

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre recently released its latest edition of the Atlas of Migration. This reference book provides a snapshot of global migration trends, and offers a solid knowledge base for policymakers, stakeholders, businesses and the general public, gathering information from many official sources, such as Eurostat, UN agencies, the World Bank and […]

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Informal Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Nicosia

On 22 and 23 January, Justice and Interior Ministers from EU Member States and Schengen Associated Countries gathered in Nicosia, Cyprus, for an informal Justice and Home Affairs Council session.   On 22 January, Commissioner Magnus Brunner represented the European Commission, addressing EU Home Affairs issues. Discussions centred on sustainable approaches to returns and reintegration, steered […]

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EU mobilises additional €50 million for Ukraine’s urgent winter energy needs

The European Commission, together with the European Investment Bank, has today provided an additional €50 million to Ukraine’s state-owned energy company, Naftogaz. It will support the country’s energy system amidst the harshest winter conditions since the start of the war. In the face of ongoing Russian attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and sharply dropping temperatures, […]

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