Life expectancy at birth in the EU was 81.5 years in 2024, a 0.1-year increase from 2023, following decreases in 2020 (80.4 years) and 2021 (80.1 years) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
— last modified 09 April 2013 The second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) entered into operation on 9 April 2013 to increase security and facilitate free movement within the…
— last modified 03 August 2021 The European Commission has proposed a ‘smart border package’ with the aim of speeding up, facilitating and reinforcing border check procedures for foreigners travelling…
— last modified 17 November 2011 The European Commission has launched a public debate on the right to family reunification of third-country nationals living in the EU. Depending on the…
— last modified 13 October 2011 The Visa Information System (VIS) started operations as from 08:00 CET today. Visa applications will now be processed much faster thanks to the use…
— last modified 19 September 2011 The European Commission has proposed to strengthen the Schengen area to guarantee free movement for the hundreds of thousands of EU citizens and third…
— last modified 05 April 2011 Europe’s 10-12 million Roma continue to face discrimination, exclusion and the denial of their rights, while governments lose out on increased revenue and productivity…
