Magnus Brunner
@magnusbrunner
EU-Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration
Offenheit statt Protektionismus, ein starker Binnenmarkt statt 27 getrennter Märkte und Zusammenhalt statt Alleingänge – das is der Weg der Europäischen Union. Das sind auch die Voraussetzungen für ein erfolgreiches, sicheres und wettbewerbsfähiges Europa. 🇪🇺 #SalzburgSummit
Strengthening our collective security. Yesterday at the JHA in Dublin. Without Security there is no prosperity, no democracy and no freedom.
Useful exchange with Emad Al-Trabelsi, Minister of Interior of Libya. The EU will continue to support Libya in its efforts to build a comprehensive and rights-based migration management system. Combating the smuggling of migrants is crucial to our efforts.
It was a pleasure welcoming the Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States. Thank you for your visit and for your commitment to helping Jewish communities thrive across the globe.
Good exchange with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Walid bin Abdul Karim Al-Khuraiji. Bringing our regions closer is a strategic interest of the EU and Saudi Arabia. People-to-people contacts are at the heart of making this vision a reality.
Too many people are still being exploited by ruthless criminal networks and pushed into dangerous, often deadly, journeys. For the first time we propose a sanctions regime against those who profit from human misery.
Vielen Dank an die Einsatzkräfte der SARUV für euren Einsatz. Ihr seid der lebende Beweis dafür, wie europäische Solidarität aussieht.
Securing EU borders since 12 October: our new Entry/Exit System. Member States have caught human traffickers, stopped potential terrorists, and uncovered fraud in unprecedented ways. All thanks to our new system that collects and matches biometric data at border crossing points.
Good exchange with Foreign Minister @HakanFidan. We work together with Türkiye to prevent illegal migration, while creating more mobility opportunities and enabling people-to-people contacts.
In Ankara today with @kajakallas.bsky.social and @martakos.ec.europa.eu. Cooperation on Security and Migration is a top priority for both the EU and Türkiye and a core element of our agenda. The current geopolitical situation highlighted that we face common challenges and we need to work together.
Today, we launched NERON, the first European research network on antisemitism and Jewish life, backed by a €3.4 million Horizon Europe grant.
Danke für die Möglichkeit, mich mit den Lehrlingen und Schülerinnen und Schülern der Spar-Akademie auszutauschen. Besonders gefreut hat mich die Gelegenheit, mit den jungen Menschen über die EU zu diskutieren und ihre Perspektiven kennenzulernen. 🇪🇺
Good to visit the police at Gare du Midi yesterday. Valuable to see their day-to-day work firsthand and discuss the challenges they face in keeping one of Europe's busiest transport hubs safe. Thank you for your dedication.
Europe stands firm with Ukraine. Today, we are proposing to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians staying in the EU for another year. This reflects our support for the Ukrainian people.
Today, the European Commission is proposing new measures to strengthen @europol.europa.eu and @eurojust.bsky.social More resources, stronger cooperation and better tools to tackle organised crime, terrorism and AI-enabled threats across borders.
Good exchange with Minister Danilo Šaranović. We discussed Montenegro’s path for EU accession and the need to deliver on time and remaining home affairs benchmarks. Montenegro is demonstrating strong political commitment. The Montenegrin people can count on the EU’s full support.
We welcome today’s agreement on the CSA directive, an important milestone in strengthening the EU’s efforts to combat child sexual abuse and enhance the protection of children online.
Thank you to Michael O’Flaherty, for our continued good cooperation. We exchanged views on Europe’s continued support and protection of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war of aggression and reaffirmed our shared commitment to human rights in migration and asylum policy.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Prime Minister Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis. We discussed Saint Kitts and Nevis’ visa free regime and how to ensure its continued operation in accordance with our common priority to strengthen internal security.
Drug trafficking fuels organised crime, corruption and violence. The European Drug Report 2026 shows why Europe needs a comprehensive response: prevention, treatment and enforcement.
Today, we held the 16th annual EU-Israel High Level Seminar to combat antisemitism and foster Jewish life. It is a good opportunity to discuss current threats, challenges & opportunities to counter antisemitism and foster Jewish life. Antisemitism has no place in Europe.
Good exhange with representatives from religious and non-confessional organisations on the challenges of ethical and social impact of AI in the context of the Art 17 dialogue. AI needs to remain human-centric supported by an EU regulaltory framework.
Protecting European citizens is our top priority. And it is exactly what the EES is doing successfully since October last year. 29 Schengen Member States 88,5 million registrations 39 000 refusals issued 1 000 potential security threats stopped
At today’s JHA Council, we discussed key priorities: ➡️ strengthening returns ➡️ the new rules on Migration and Asylum ➡️ the external dimension of migration ➡️ the way forward for Ukrainians in the EU ➡️ and the EES.
Herzliche Gratulation an Portugal & Österreich zur erfolgreichen Wahl in den UN-Sicherheitsrat!
For 40 years, the EU flag has symbolised peace, freedom and unity in diversity. From passports and euro banknotes to sports events and city halls, it is one of Europe’s most important symbols.
Protecting European citizens is our top priority. And it is exactly what the EES is doing successfully since October last year. 29 Schengen Member States 77 million registrations 35 500 refusals issued 800 potential security threats stopped