Last Saturday we welcomed European Commissioner Magnus Brunner at CSH. Together with Stefan Thurner, Philipp Marxgut, Ljubica Nedelkoska, Frank Neffke & Bernhard Haslhofer, we discussed how complexity science and data can inform policy in areas including cybercrime, migration & supply chains.
We strongly condemn the antisemitic attack on the synagogue of Liège.
We stand with the Jewish community and support law enforcement authorities to protect places of worship.
On 11 March, the EU comes together to commemorate the Remembrance Day for Victims of Terrorism - a moment to honor those who have lost their lives and suffered due to terrorist attacks.
This yearβs event holds special significance as we mark 10 years since the 2016 attacks.
Member States have logged 30+ million EU border crossings. Using fingerprints and facial recognition, we stopped 17,000 people without the right to enter.
The EES strengthens the security of Europeans, especially amid new threats linked to the Middle East.
Today, I had the honour of signing an agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the transfer of Passenger Name Record data.
This significantly strengthens police cooperation and improves the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking, and child exploitation.
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Thank you, Prime Minister Michoski, for the good meeting. It was great to be part of the kick-off of the cooperation of the Government of North Macedonia and Plazma Youth Sports Games. This embodies the values of tolerance, friendship and fair play.
I was happy to hear that the government is committed to the European path. You can count on the EUβs continued support.
Today, I am in Skopje for meetings with the government of North Macedonia focusing on the countryβs reform agenda. Enlargement is now more than ever a geostrategic priority for Western Balkan partners. Progress on security and the rule of law is central in this process.
Today we propose ProtectEU: Counterterrorism and the new EU Firearms Trafficking Directive.
Follow the press conference at 12h here: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/grid?ebβ¦
Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Mitgliedstaaten ist sehr wichtig, besonders bei temporΓ€ren Kontrollen an den Binnengrenzen.
Diese mΓΌssen Menschen und Verkehr so wenig wie mΓΆglich beeintrΓ€chtigen, wΓ€hrend wir weiter daran arbeiten, dass diese Kontrollen nicht mehr notwendig sind.
Bereits jetzt haben die Schengen-Mitgliedstaaten mit dem Entry-Exit System mehr als 30 Millionen GrenzΓΌbertritte registriert und 16.000 unerlaubte Einreisen verhindert. Dadurch wird der Schengen-Raum deutlich sicherer.
Vielen Dank fΓΌr den heutigen Besuch in BrΓΌssel, lieber Leon.
Wir haben unter anderem die StΓ€rkung unseres AuΓengrenzschutzes besprochen. Dazu gehΓΆren die modernsten IT-Grenzsysteme der Welt.
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Last week, I visited the Bavarian police headquarters.
Good exchange on the needs of practitioners, especially when it comes to cooperating across borders.
This exchange is especially vital in view of the revision of Europol's mandate later this
year.
Thank you for the insights!
Kicking off the @munsecconf.bsky.social at the Munich Young Forum, discussing the future of EU security with the next generation of leaders.
Today, on the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism, we remember the victims of violence.
On 11 March, we will commemorate the victims of terrorism. To honour them, we invite you to hang a note on the virtual Tree of Remembrance β‘οΈ
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Further strengthening the security of our neighbors means further strengthening the EUβs security. And Montenegro is a key partner in managing the EUβs external borders, with nearly 180 Frontex officers working side by side with national border guards.
2/ I was very pleased to meet with Deputy Prime Minister Aleksa BeΔiΔ, Interior Minister Danilo Ε aranoviΔ, and Deputy Prime Minister Filip IvanoviΔ.
1/ The Western Balkans are our neighbours. And in 2025, Montenegro made more progress on its path to EU accession than ever before. This demonstrates that with political will and a clear drive for reform, Montenegro can achieve its strategic goals.
At yesterdayβs public lecture I had the opportunity to make clear that our only option is to go forward, and to assert our place in this new world order.
We have the leverage to do so - if we act together, as European Union.
Thank you for the invitation!
The reforms that we are putting in place give us the momentum to prepare for a new chapter of European Migration and Asylum policy.
With todayβs strategy we shift the order of our priorities: stepping up migration diplomacy and working along the routes.
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Today, we discussed the progress that we have achieved in the Global Alliance to combat migrant smuggling. Working together with the UAE can make a difference in our efforts to put an end to the abuse of migrants by smugglers.
Today, I met Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates, Lana Nusseibeh.
Europe and the Gulf face common challenges and have a strategic interest to work closely together on security and migration.
Jewish culture is woven into the fabric of European history. We must protect and nurture this today and well into the future.
Remembrance ensures that we never forget historical truth.
We remember, together.
As we continue to tighten the net on the criminal networks that traffic illegal drugs, they find ever more inventive ways to bring cocaine and other narcotics into our Union.
So we must further intensify and diversify our efforts. The findings of this report will help.
Today, I visited the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) in Cyprus. The Centre allows for the timely detection and rescue of persons in distress.
Thank you, Lieutenant Commander George Economou for the insights.
Today I am in Cyprus to discuss returns and the security of the Schengen area with ministers.
Return rates across the EU went up in 2025 but we need to do much more and advance swiftly on the return regulation. This contributes to the security of the Schengen area.
