The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, appointed Luc Van den Brande as special adviser on outreach towards citizens. The special adviser’s mandate included the preparation of a report on how to strengthen the ties between the European Union and its citizens. This report i...
In his State of the Union Address on 12 September 2018, President Jean-Claude Juncker proposed to deepen the EU’s economic and trade relationship with Africa through investment and job creation....
The European Commission is proposing to further reinforce the operational capacity of the EU Agency for Asylum, equipping it with the necessary staff, tools and financial means to support Member States throughout the asylum procedure. This will help Member States to process asylum applications s...
An effective and humane return policy is an essential part of the EU’s comprehensive approach to better managing migration and reducing the incentives for irregular migration. Europe will continue to show generosity and solidarity towards those genuinely in need of protection. However, returning...
Political parties are increasingly using personal data to target citizens on social media during election periods. The Cambridge Analytica revelations demonstrate the risk modern technologies can pose to the electoral process. The Commission has set out guidance today on how existing EU rules sh...
