On 11 November, the Commission took a step further in implementing the Pact by launching the first Annual Migration Management Cycle, which provides an overview of the asylum and migration situation in the EU, identifies the different migratory situations, and proposes an Annual Solidarity Pool.
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The Commission presented and handed over the Visa Liberalisation Action Plan to Armenian authorities, a significant step towards full visa liberalisation between the EU and Armenia. The Action Plan outlines the requirements that Armenia needs to fulfil before a visa-free regime can be introduced.
The European Commission invests €2.9 billion from the Innovation Fund to support 61 innovative net-zero technology projects, accelerating the EU’s transition to climate neutrality and sustainable energy solutions.
On 29-30 November, the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) participated in the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum (PPF), where it underscored the European Union’s dedication to building resilience against evolving digital challenges and advancing support for Ukraine.
The Commission presented its 2026 work programme, detailing actions to foster a more sovereign and independent Europe. The programme tackles current and future challenges, from geopolitical tensions to economic risks and climate change, and pays special attention to security risks facing the Union.
Over the past 40 years, Schengen has enhanced freedom, fortified security, and opened up economic opportunities, making it a cornerstone of European identity and a strategic asset for Europe and beyond. Discover how EU countries and institutions commemorated this extraordinary European achievement.
The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP) Kaja Kallas will hold an Implementation dialogue on 28 October 2025.
The 2026 Commission work programme outlines actions to build a more sovereign and independent Europe. It addresses the challenges arising from the threats to our security and democracy, the conflicts and geopolitical tensions, the risks to our economy, and the accelerating climate change.
Migrants are key to addressing labour shortages and bolstering the sustainability of labour supply in the EU, according to a recent Commission report. Migrants’ contributions have already proven essential, as have EU initiatives undertaken to unlock the full labour market potential of migrants.
On 25 September, the Commission Director for Internal Security and Counter-Terrorism Coordinator, attended the 4th EU–China Dialogue on Drugs in Beijing, following a meeting on drug precursors. The dialogues offered the opportunity for the first meeting with the Chinese Ministry of Public Security.
