On 16 September 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European…
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The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on 1 June 2026 on the Regulation…
On 12 June, the Pact on Migration and Asylum entered into application, overhauling the EU’s migration and asylum…
In her State of the Union address, President von der Leyen emphasised the importance of a united and strong Europe in the face of global migration and security challenges, announcing a tripling of the EU budget for migration and border management, as well as sanctions targeted to migrant smugglers.
On 11 June, the Commission published a report on the implementation of the Pact, halfway through its transition period. While significant progress has been made since its adoption, further efforts are required ensure the EU’s new migration management system is fully operational by June 2026.
