ResponsibilitiesWe are the European Commission’s department (DG HOME) in charge of migration and home affairs, under the leadership of Commissioner Ylva Johansson.A balanced and comprehensive Migration PolicyPresented in September 2020, the New Pact on Migration and Asylum is a comprehensive and European approach to migration focusing on responsibility and solidarity. It wants to put in place a fairer, more European approach to manage migration and asylum. It aims to provide a humane and effective long-term response to current challenges of irregular migration: developing legal migration pathways, better integrating refugees and other newcomers as well as deepening migration partnerships with countries of origin and transit for mutual benefit.Internal securityWithin the Commission, DG HOME is responsible for the EU’s internal security policy, which is a component of the new Security Union Strategy 2020-2025. The aim is to build a safer Europe by fighting terrorism and organised crime, by promoting police cooperation and by preparing to swiftly respond to emerging crises. Our actions in these areas include stricter rules against illicit trafficking of firearms and on trafficking in human beings, as well as revision of legislation on combating child sexual abuse, sexual exploitation and Child Sexual Abuse Material and grooming.Securing EU external borders – Schengen, borders and visaSecure the EU external borders and maintain an area without borders, in which citizens, many non-EU nationals, business people and tourists can freely circulate without being subjected to border checks (the Schengen Area). External dimensionIn our policies, we promote dialogue and cooperation with non-EU countries so that we can work in partnership and jointly tackle common challenges. Our external action contributes to the strengthening of the EU’s position as a reliable, active and pragmatic global player, while ensuring the effectiveness of our policies. We also manage EU financing instruments that support concrete actions in the field of home affairs.Migration and Home Affairs website Leadership and organisation Commissioner Magnus Brunner (Acting) Director-General, Deputy Director-General Beate Gminder Deputy Director-General Olivier Onidi Deputy Director-General Johannes Luchner 5 DECEMBER 2024Migration and Home Affairs - Organisation chart Search for staff Contact Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs NameDirectorate-General for Migration and Home AffairsPhone number+32 2 299 11 11 (Commission switchboard)Postal addressEuropean Commission 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel Belgium Press contacts Ask a question Related links More on the topic of migration and asylumMore on the topic of home affairsTogether Against Trafficking in Human BeingsEU Immigration PortalEuropean Web Site on IntegrationFrontex, the European Border and Coast Guard AgencyEuropol: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement CooperationEuropean Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA)EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)EU Agency for large-scale IT systems (eu-LISA) Plans and reports Commission work programmeoverview of institution-wide deliverables for current yearStrategic plandepartment strategy, objectives for 2020-2024Management plandepartment forecasted outputs, activities, resources for current yearAnnual activity reportdepartment achievements, resources used during previous year Latest News article5 December 2024Commission proposed a progressive start of the Entry-Exit system 1 min readNews article28 November 2024The 9th European Migration Forum focuses on Migration Pact 1 min readNews article28 November 2024Polish Railways will test innovative security technologies with EU Support2 min readSee more news
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