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This year is the 40th anniversary of the signature of the Schengen Agreement. During the last four decades, Schengen has shaped how we live, work, do business and travel every day.

A new report from the Commission’s Joint Research Centre explores the complex and often divisive world of migration narratives. Highlighting their significant impact on public perceptions and policy decisions, the report provides valuable recommendations for practitioners in migration.

The impact of violent extremism is most felt locally, affecting communities directly. To respond to the evolving landscape of extremism, the EU funded project icommit has developed a comprehensive toolkit strengthening stakeholder's preparedness to prevent and counter extremism on the ground.

The Security Research Event will take place in Warsaw on 24 and 25 June 2025. The event will be accompanied by the Security Innovation Award ceremony, bringing in the spotlight the most spectacular success stories in EU-funded security innovation. 

The Commission proposed rules that will facilitate the application of the safe third country concept. This will accelerate asylum processes and reduce pressure on asylum systems, while preserving the legal safeguards for applicants and ensuring respect of fundamental rights.

The European Commission has published figures showing that the consulates of EU countries and Schengen associated countries received more than 11.7 million applications for short-stay visas in 2024. This is a 13.6 % increase compared to 2023.

The agreement will allow Member States to gradually benefit from the many advantages and capabilities of the system, while giving border authorities, the transport industry and travellers more time to adjust to the new procedures. 

The European Commission has announced the launch of the shared biometric matching service (sBMS), a major step towards seamless interoperability. This marks a significant milestone in the EU's efforts to enhance security, border, and migration management.  

Explore how different EMN Member Countries organise first-instance appeals procedures for international protection applicants in the latest EMN inform. Discover how these countries can support the implementation of reforms aligned with the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.