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News in 2022

DateTitle
12 JanDrugs policy: Commission proposes the creation of a European Union Drugs Agency
14 JanFight against organised and serious international crime: EMPACT starts a new cycle
17 JanFive years of Project Arachnid
19 JanThe European Union Agency for Asylum replaces the European Asylum Support Office
25 JanOpening of new reception centres on the Greek islands of Leros and Kos
31 JanDG HOME launches a Call for experts for the Commission expert group on CERIS
01 FebEurobarometer survey: European citizens are concerned about the impact of drugs
01 FebNew Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in the temporary reception centre on Lesvos
02 FebHow data innovation can improve the evidence base on migration, mobility and demographic change
08 FebCommissioner Johansson's video message at the European Symposium on Firearms Control
17 FebNew EU funding to combat trafficking in human beings
18 FebNational hotline numbers for reporting a crime or seeking assistance
24 FebPrevention of radicalisation in Europe: Review and perspectives
24 Feb7th EU Internet Forum Ministerial: curbing harmful content online through joint efforts
25 FebHelping Greece to manage migration: 7 ways that made a difference in 2021
08 MarUkraine: EU steps up solidarity with those fleeing war
21 MarConsultation with civil society organisations on the seventh meeting of the European Migration Forum in 2022
22 MarSecond Call for applications for dialogue with Common Provisions Regulation partners
25 MarEnsuring temporary protection rights of people fleeing the war in Ukraine
01 AprCall for proposals: information and awareness raising campaigns on the risks of irregular migration
07 AprA common response to serious and organised crime linked to the war in Ukraine
20 AprCall for proposals for actions on the protection of public spaces (including places of worship, CBRN-E, unmanned aircraft systems) (ISF-2022-TF1-AG-PROTECT)
03 MayJoin the EU Open Day: Play football with refugees and learn how EU helps the people fleeing war in Ukraine
06 MayCERIS event at the 2022 CBRN-E Conference
11 MayEU proposes new rules to fight child sexual abuse
11 MayAn Anti-Trafficking Plan to protect people fleeing the war in Ukraine
12 MayHow are small and medium sized business prepared for cyberattacks – New Eurobarometer survey
16 MayJoin the info session for AMIF-INFO call and learn how to apply for funding
24 MayThe new Schengen Report: European borders pass resilience test
25 MayEU proposes new rules to confiscate assets of criminals and oligarchs evading sanctions
02 JunThird Schengen Forum: setting the way forward
03 JunVisa statistics: Schengen States issue 2.4 million visas for short stays in 2021
07 JunInternet companies to follow new rules on removing terrorist content online
10 JunJustice and Home Affairs Council: EU continues to help refugees from Ukraine
20 JunWhat do Europeans think about migrant integration: new Eurobarometer survey
30 JunEnhancing the resilience of Europe’s critical entities against attacks and natural hazards
06 JulSafe and suitable homes for people fleeing the war in Ukraine
07 JulOpen call for interest to participate in the 7th European Migration Forum on 20-21 October 2022
13 JulCitizens and businesses have spoken – corruption remains a serious problem in EU countries
15 JulChildren’s charities around the world champion ‘historic’ law to protect young people
29 JulWorld Day against Trafficking in Persons
06 SepFull suspension of visa facilitation agreement with Russia proposed
09 SepHow the Lesvos refugee centre evolved in a year
09 SepCommission presents guidelines on stricter visa processing for Russian citizens
14 SepIt takes a community to welcome refugees
14 SepResearch and policy meet at the annual Project to Policy Seminar
19 SepMigrant smugglers arrested in EU-wide police investigation
23 SepMontenegro joins the European Migration Network as an Observer Country
23 SepDG HOME releases factsheet on the importance of security research
28 SepHOME Affairs Funds: adoption of Member States programmes for the 2021-27 period
30 SepSecurity Innovation Award 2022
30 SepAn EU coordinated approach on visa processing and border controls for Russian citizens
06 OctUNODC and European Union hold first-ever anti-corruption dialogue
10 OctThe 10th EU-US Explosives’ Experts Seminar
11 OctAwards for innovative projects in civil security presented by DG HOME
12 OctEuropean solidarity in action: over 5 000 relocations from Greece
17 Oct“Lobbying in Europe”: DG HOME organises workshop in the fight against corruption
18 Oct18th October is the EU Anti-Trafficking Day
26 OctHow the new EU law to tackle child sexual abuse will make a difference
27 OctArmenia becomes Observer Country in European Migration Network
27 OctJoint Meeting of the EU Network of National Rapporteurs and Equivalent Mechanisms and EU Civil Society Platform against trafficking in human beings
31 OctSwift response to conflicts critical to preventing human trafficking
17 NovFull participation for Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia in the Schengen area
22 NovHow a child sexual abuse report helped rescue 140 children
23 NovComplementary fact-finding report on Bulgaria and Romania's readiness for Schengen enlargement
01 DecDetection systems of online child sexual abuse are reliable and save lives
02 DecCERIS SSRI Event: Innovation Uptake of EU-Funded Security Research Outcomes
05 DecCommission action plan for migratory routes in Western Balkans
08 DecEU Internet Forum: Unified action needed in the fight against child abuse online and terrorist content online
13 DecEU proposals to increase security and tackle serious crime
14 DecSecurity by Design: Protection of public spaces from terrorist attacks
15 DecEU mine detection dogs for Ukraine
16 Dec“Future of the fight against corruption”: DG HOME workshop on the fight against corruption
18 DecEU proposes new rules to fight trafficking in human beings