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A Europe that protects must also stand up for justice and for the EU’s core values.
Threats to the rule of law challenge the legal, political and economic basis of our Union. President von der Leyen’s vision for a Union of equality, tolerance and social fairness is built upon the rule of law.
The Commission will launch a comprehensive European Rule of Law Mechanism under which it is to report every year, objectively, on the condition of the rule of law across the Union.
Strong borders, modernisation of the EU’s asylum system and cooperation with partner countries are important to achieve a fresh start on migration.
15 November 2023 - Amidst an ageing EU population and more and more green and digital jobs that need new skills, European employers are struggling to find the workers they need. This is especially a problem for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as a recent EU survey shows. That is why the European Commission has put forward three actions that will make it easier for EU countries to attract the best talent from around the world.
Key figures
European Health Union
Protecting the health of Europeans and collectively responding to cross-border health crises
New Pact on Migration and Asylum
Managing migration for the long term, while providing clarity and decent conditions for people arriving in the EU
Strategy on the future of Schengen
Making the EU's free travel space stronger and more resilient
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan
Turning the tide against cancer through cancer prevention, early detection and access to treatment
European Health Data Space
Making health data work for citizens and for science
EU agenda to tackle organised crime and on counter-terrorism
Combatting cross-border crime and terrorism is a common European responsibility where EU cooperation is essential
European Security Union
Protecting our citizens and addressing security challenges facing our society and our democracy
EU strategy on combatting antisemitism
Preventing antisemitism, protecting and fostering Jewish life, and promoting research, education and Holocaust remembrance
European Care Strategy
Ensuring affordable and accessible care services and improving the situation of both care receivers and carers
Timeline
- 18 October 2023
Adoption of an EU Roadmap with concrete and targeted actions to step up the fight against drug trafficking and criminal networks, building on the legislative and operational initiatives put forward so far
- 18 October 2023
The Commission proposes to strengthen the EU's visa policy with a more robust Visa Suspension Mechanism
- 13 June 2023
Adoption by the Council of the Recommendation to strengthen EU action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which was presented as part of the revision of pharmaceutical legislation
- 7 June 2023
Presentation of a New comprehensive approach on mental health, to put mental health on par with physical health and to ensure a cross-sectoral approach to mental health issues
- 26 April 2023
Commission proposes pharmaceuticals reform for more accessible, affordable and innovative medicines
- 18 April 2023
The Commission presents a Cybersecurity Skills Academy to ensure a more coordinated approach towards closing the cybersecurity talent gap
- 14 March 2023
The Commission adopts new initiatives to strengthen European integrated border management and expedite returns
- 7 March 2023
Security Union: The renewed Schengen Information Systems enters into operation
- 13 December 2022
Commission proposes new rules on Advance Passenger Information
- 20 September 2022
- 19 September 2022
- 7 September 2022
- 3 May 2022
- 27 April 2022
- 1 January 2022
- 9 December 2021
- 20 July 2021
- 2 June 2021
- 14 April 2021
Presentation of the EU strategy to tackle organised crime and of a new strategy on combatting trafficking in human beings
- 17 February 2021
- 3 February 2021
- 25 November 2020
- 24 November 2020
- 11 November 2020
- 7 October 2020
- 30 September 2020
- 23 September 2020
- 18 September 2020
- 24 June 2020
- 17 June 2020
Policy areas
Education and training
Supporting education in Europe through various initiatives and offering a forum for cooperation in areas such as school policy, vocational training, higher education and adult learning
Mental health
Developing a comprehensive approach to mental health and addressing challenges, through the Healthier Together Initiative and implementation of high-impact actions, from proactive prevention to social inclusion
Fundamental rights
Fighting discrimination and promoting gender equality, particularly by safeguarding the rule of law and fundamental rights
Judicial cooperation
Tackling crimes such as human trafficking, smuggling and corruption; creating a European area of justice by linking the different national legal systems
Rule of law
Rule of law guarantees fundamental rights and values, allows the application of EU law, and supports an investment-friendly business environment
Protecting children against sexual abuse
The fight against child sexual abuse is a priority for the EU, with a corresponding EU strategy for the period 2020-2025 in place which sets out a comprehensive response to the growing offline and online threats, by improving prevention, investigation, and assistance to victims