As of June 2026, the European Innovation Council (EIC) will provide investments in defence and dual-use technologies, including civil security, marking a strategic pivot in Europe’s innovation policy. The change is the result of an amendment to the EIC work programme 2026. To find out more, follow the link.
Dear readers, following this edition, the Migrant Integration Hub newsletter will be discontinued. However, we will continue promoting integration policies at national and EU level. We invite you to subscribe to the Migration and Home Affairs monthly newsletter, where you will find up-to-date content on EU-funded projects supporting migrant integration in the Member States, as well as news on migration policy and other issues related to borders and security.
Portugal’s Council of Ministers published Resolution No. 53-A/2026 in the Diário da República, extending the validity of Temporary Protection Titles for displaced persons from Ukraine until 4 March 2027.
Our society relies on critical infrastructure to provide essential services. Challenges ranging from natural disasters to hybrid attacks have made the technological and strategic autonomy of critical entities a political necessity.
We are pleased to invite you to the CERIS event on Innovation Uptake on 29 and 30 September! Improving the uptake and diffusion of innovative solutions in the EU Single Market is crucial to support the modernisation of the public sector, drive economic growth and competitiveness, and to ultimately enhance the resilience and strategic autonomy of the Union.
This one-day symposium will bring together policymakers, practitioners and researchers to explore how European Security Research & Innovation (R&I) can deliver stronger real-world impact.
The 7th European Migration Forum focused on young people and migration.
Comprehensive support project for families seeking international protection in Luxembourg reception facilities, supporting children, youth, and parents in school, language learning, and social integration to facilitate inclusion.
The IFHa project supports the recruitment of skilled workers by improving access to jobs and vocational training for migrants, refugees, and pupils with a migration background, while stabilising employment to help companies secure qualified staff.
The Housing First model - a policy in Finland since 2008 - provides rough sleepers with a permanent, stable housing contract as quickly as possible, with migrants as a specific target group.
Europe’s border security and space innovation community will gather on 17 September 2026 in Warsaw for Digital Twin Frontiers 2026, a flagship event dedicated to accelerating Copernicus powered digital twin capabilities for border management.
The Commission has launched the 2026 call for projects under Cluster 2 - Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society. We would like to draw your attention to the following topics, which each have a home affairs angle:
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals to support projects aiming to prevent and counter radicalisation leading to violent extremism and terrorism across the EU. The call is funded under the Internal Security Fund with a total budget of EUR 5 million.
Unveiling the official brochure of the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation! This comprehensive guide offers a deep dive into our mission, structure, and key initiatives.
The European Commission launched the EU Internet Forum (EUIF) to address the misuse of the internet for terrorist purposes. Now, as EUIF approaches its ten-year anniversary, a new brochure commemorates its first decade of cooperation in combating harmful and illegal content online.
Discover the EU Knowledge Hub at a glance! The factsheet offers a concise overview of the EUKH's activities, services, main actors and partners, guiding principles and objectives, etc. This easy-to-digest format provides essential information for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers interested in the EUKH's work.
