Category: _European Commission News

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 […]

Strengthening of foreign police and residency administration  Slovakia is expanding the capacity of its Foreign Police, part of the Ministry of the Interior, in order to improve residency administration and better support migrant integration. The migrant population has grown rapidly over the past decade, from approximately 84 800 in 2014 to over 337 000 by […]

The ecosystem of labour migration: international recruitment from the Philippines to Finland  A report published by the Migration Institute of Finland analyses the international labour market ecosystem of the Philippines from an international recruitment standpoint. It examines Philippine–Finland labour recruitment, outlining key actors, integration needs, clear worker information, risks like debt traps, sector-specific requirements, and […]

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 […]

EU and India conclude landmark Free Trade Agreement Source link

Commission investigates Grok and X’s recommender systems Source link