On 4 April, representatives from the EU and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have reaffirmed that enhanced partnerships and cooperation between countries are vital to address issues along migration routes.
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The Commission has launched a Call for proposal under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund with a budget of EUR 34 million. The call will fund projects aiming at migrants’ integration in areas like healthcare access, accessible education, digital literacy, and the protection of children.
ProtectEU – the European Internal Security Strategy sets out the objectives and actions for the next years to ensure a safer and more secure Europe.
Electronic Travel Authorisation is a digital permission to travel to the UK. It is being introduced worldwide for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have UK immigration status. EU nationals will be required to have ETA as of 2 of April.
On 11 March, the Commission proposed a Common European System for Returns, a new legal framework aimed at streamlining return procedures across the European Union. This framework complements the Pact on Migration and Asylum adopted last year.