The Commission has proposed to reinforce Frontex, the EU agency that plays a crucial role in supporting EU…
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On 27 October, the European Commission proposed to further strengthen Frontex, turning it into the EU’s central actor…
The Arctic is changing fast. Climate change, geopolitical tensions, strategic competition, military activity and new shipping routes are reshaping…
The European Commission is providing an additional EUR 130 million under the Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI) to…
On 29 September, the Commission proposed a 5-point plan to prevent, anticipate and respond to sudden, mass illegal…
The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external Schengen border crossing points since 10 April…
The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external Schengen border crossing points since 10 April…
The launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on 12 October 2025, marked a significant milestone in EU’s effort to modernise and streamline external border management and enhance security.
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.
Learn about the EU’s digital border system for non-EU nationals, how it will work, and how it makes EU border control more secure, efficient and faster
