Ylva Johansson

EU promise to save migrants after recent deaths in the Mediterranean

EU returns to sea to save migrant lives after recent deaths in the Mediterranean. Is it the right message for…

3 years ago

Migration: Voluntary Return from Europe and Reintegration

The European Commission announced that the Union is adopting the first EU migration Strategy on voluntary return and reintegration of…

4 years ago

EU serious and organised crime threat assessment (SOCTA) 2021

The EU SOCTA 2021 is the outcome of a detailed analysis of the threat of serious and organised crime facing…

4 years ago

Foreign and Home affairs Ministers discuss external aspects of EU migration policy

The Home affairs ministers and Foreign affairs ministers of EU member states met at an informal video conference on 15…

4 years ago

Terrorism holes in people’s lives. Survivors and victims deserve attention

Terrorism remains a major threat to security in the European Union, which leaves holes in people’s lives. We are not…

4 years ago

Frontex debates: One investigation closes as another begins

FSWG - European Parliament Scrutiny Working Group debates for first time with Leggeri from Frontex and Commissioner Ylva Johansson. Fourteen…

4 years ago

EU debates Human Trafficking to protect women, children and migrants

The use of sexual services provided by trafficking victims must be criminalised and harder measures to tackle its proliferation are…

4 years ago

New 2021 Travel rules and European additional safeguards

European Commission proposed new 2021 Travel rules coordinating measures affecting Schengen Areafree movement in the European Union. This is part…

4 years ago

EU bans UK arrivals to control the new variant of Coronavirus – UK strain

EU adopts Recommendation on EU coordinated approach to travel and transport in response to new variant of coronavirus in the…

4 years ago

EU Commission reforms the Schengen area

The First Schengen Forum was the first step in an inclusive political debate towards building a stronger Schengen. Mutual trust…

4 years ago

The COVID ‘traffic light’ system and how it could re-open Europe

To limit the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, Member States have adopted various measures like the ‘traffic light’ system. Some…

4 years ago

EU open borders for outside travellers and tourists by July 1st

July 1st will be the EU Open Borders Day for outside travellers. Ylva Johansson, European Commissioner for Home Affairs noted…

4 years ago

EU Travel ban and Schengen border controls extend until June

On 8 May, the European Commission invited the Schengen members and associated states to extend the current travel ban for…

4 years ago

Can EU proposals save Summer Tourism?

Europe is home to a vibrant tourism ecosystem. Travel, transport, accommodation, food, recreation or culture, contribute to almost 10% of…

5 years ago

Solutions for Greece and unaccompanied migrant children

EU should urgently relocate unaccompanied migrant children from Greek islands to safety places, while ensuring that the children’s best interests…

5 years ago

Is it legal to fire Rubber Bullets at asylum seekers?

As a contribution to the the extraordinary situation at the EU Greek external borders, the EU Commission presented an Action…

5 years ago

Coronavirus deaths raise EU risk level to high for COVID-19 threat

The European Commission is continuing to work on all fronts to support Member States in preparedness, halt the spread of…

5 years ago

Best wishes President Ursula von der Leyen to your #vdLcommission!

The von der Leyen Commission started its five-year term of office on 1 December 2019 with the online hashtag #vdLcommission.…

5 years ago

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