Some 4.3 million people immigrated to the EU from non-EU countries in 2023, according to figures from EU statistics agency Eurostat.
— last modified 19 June 2015 Asylum is granted to people fleeing persecution or serious harm in their own country and therefore in need of international protection. Asylum is a…
— last modified 27 May 2015 The European Commission adopted on 27 May the first proposals of its comprehensive approach to improving the management of migration. Following the terrible loss…
— last modified 04 March 2015 The European Commission launched on 4 March work on a comprehensive European Agenda on Migration. The College of Commissioners held a first orientation debate…
— last modified 31 October 2014 Frontex has finalised all preparations for the launch of Joint Operation Triton on November 1st 2014. With a monthly budget of EUR 2,9 million…
— last modified 04 December 2013 The European Commission today proposed ways to increase solidarity and mutual support in order to prevent migrants’ death in the Mediterranean, in a follow-up…
— last modified 04 December 2013 The European Border Surveillance System (EUROSUR) became operational on 2 December 2013. It is hoped EUROSUR will make an important contribution to saving lives…