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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European Tourism Day 2026: Recording available

On 26 January 2026 the European Commission organised the European Tourism Day in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to discuss how to shape the tourism of tomorrow. Discussions focused on innovation and data, sustainability and regeneration, accessibility and better-balanced destinations, as well as strengthening Europe’s tourism competitiveness and brand, feeding into the […]

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Commission adopts Visa Strategy and new recommendation on attracting talent for innovation

On 29 January, the Commission adopted its first-ever EU Visa Strategy, setting out a framework for a visa policy that advances the EU’s long-term interests. It makes visa policy more strategic and better equipped to respond to growing mobility, regional instability, and geopolitical competition.   The Strategy aims to:  strengthen the security of the Schengen area; […]

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