Now playing Next Europe News Austria still opposed to Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria Austria is still firmly opposed to the long-coveted Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria, arguing the passport-free area needs to become "better" before becoming "bigger." 05/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Migrant smugglers to face up to 15 years in prison under new EU rules The European Commission is seeking to toughen penalties for human traffickers as the bloc struggles to bring down the number of migrants lured in by networks of smugglers. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU faces complaint over microtargeted ads on child sexual abuse bill The European Commission is facing a legal complaint over its alleged use of "unlawful" microtargeted advertisements on social media platform X, aimed at swaying public opinion in favour of its controversial bill on child sexual abuse. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Italy-Albania migration deal falls 'outside' EU law, says Commissioner The deal struck between Italy and Albania to outsource the processing of asylum claims is not in breach of EU law because it falls "outside" EU law, says European Commissioner Ylva Johansson. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels asks Poland for 'clarifications' about cash-for-visas scandal Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for home affairs, has written a letter to the Polish government asking for "clarifications" about the spiralling cash-for-visas scandal that has gripped the country. 20/09/2023
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs blast Commission for signing deal with Tunisia's 'cruel dictator' Members of the European Parliament denounced on Tuesday a new memorandum of understanding signed with Tunisia. 18/07/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU to still 'criticise' Tunisia despite migration deal, Brussels says A sharp democratic backsliding has been observed in Tunisia since a 2019 power grab by President Kais Saied. 14/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Breakthrough: EU countries strike major deal on migration rules European Union countries have reached a major deal to revamp the bloc's migration and asylum policy. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe News 'We are so close': EU countries on the cusp of major deal on migration After years of divisive and bitter debates, the European Union is nearing a major deal to establish a unified migration policy. 08/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU has 'big chance' of migration breakthrough this week: Johansson Home Affairs ministers will vote later this week on a draft law that introduces new rules on the relocation of asylum seekers. 06/06/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The EU's home affairs chief wants to read your private messages A new EU regulation could undermine the trust we have in secure and confidential processes like sending work emails, communicating with our doctors, and even governments, Ella Jakubowska writes. 28/03/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU raises the alarm on soaring asylum requests from 'safe' countries The number of asylum requests filed in 2022 across the EU is expected to reach 924,000, the highest number since 2016. 27/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Prospects dim for Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria Interior ministers are scheduled to meet on Thursday to vote on the accession of Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria. 05/12/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania are 'ready' to join the Schengen Area The European Commission has urged member states to accept the three candidates in the passport-free area. 16/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU sounds alarm over rise in illegal border crossings via Serbia Ylva Johansson, EU Commissioner for home affairs, said she did not exclude suspending the visa-free deal with Serbia. 14/10/2022
Now playing Next Europe News 'Violent and illegal' migrant pushbacks must end now, EU warns Greece Greece has been accused by NGOs of carrying out violent illegal pushbacks of migrants at its border with turkey and at sea. Athens denies the accusations. 04/07/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU gives fresh push to stalled migration pact EU home affairs ministers achieved "major progress" in the negotiations around a long-stalled pact on migration and asylum. 10/06/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU agrees to trigger never-before-used law to host Ukrainian refugees More than one million Ukrainians have fled the country since the invasion began one week ago, with the vast majority arriving at neighbouring EU countries. 03/03/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels will apply a never-used EU law to host Ukrainian refugees The 2001 EU directive will allow member states to grant temporary protection to those fleeing the war in Ukraine. 28/02/2022
Now playing Next world news EU ready to host Ukrainian refugees, says Commissioner Ylva Johansson The bloc has "contingency plans" in case the situation in Ukraine deteriorates and people begin to flee the country. 22/02/2022
