Von insgesamt 45 Millionen Reisenden hat allein Österreich 🇦🇹 1,1 Millionen registriert und 297 Personen ohne Einreiserecht zurückgewiesen. Am 10. April wird das System in allen Mitgliedstaaten voll eingesetzt und stärkt damit die Sicherheit der Europäerinnen und Europäer.

Today, we kicked off negotiations on the missing piece of the pact on migration and asylum. Effective returns of those who have no right to stay are an important part of a credible migration management system. We are working towards a swift agreement in the negotiations.

Europe hosts the most child sexual abuse material in the world. Every second, two child sexual abuse images or videos are shared online.

Effective returns of those who have no right to stay are an important part of a credible migration management system. With today‘s vote in Parliament, we are one step closer to get the tools we need to deliver on this.

Timely discussion with Mustafa Çiftçi. Open channels of communication and cooperation are a must for the EU and Turkiye in these times. We agreed to stay in close contact on common challenges and priorities, including border management and the fight against migrant smuggling.

Very timely meeting with UNHCR High Commissioner Barham Salih. We covered every aspect of our close cooperation. The crisis in the Middle East will pose a challenge, and Europe is determined to support in UNHCR’s work on the ground.

Thank you, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, for the warm welcome to Mauritania. Committed to building on our strong partnership and delivering real progress together for the EU and Mauritania.

Today I am in Mauritania to further strengthen our cooperation on migration management and the fight against migrant smuggling, under the EU-Mauritania Migration Partnership launched in March 2024.

Thank you for the visit and good exchange!

Heute auf der #EUROPE2026 Konferenz habe ich über hybride Bedrohungen und die Auswirkungen von Konflikten auf die innere Sicherheit der EU gesprochen. Link zum Event: handelsblatt.com/journalismus_l… @anjaws.bsky.social

Aktuell beobachten wir keine Fluchtbewegungen an die Außengrenzen des Irans. Wir bleiben wachsam und sind besser vorbereitet, falls es dazu kommt. Dazu wurde ich im ZDF Morgenmagazin befragt. Das Interview gibt es hier zum nachsehen: zdf.de/play/magazine/…

Today I have the pleasure to speak at the Global Fraud Summit 2026 in Vienna. Rewatch the panel discussion on “Turning the tide: from commitment to action” now: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1d... @euunvie.bsky.social

The bond between the EU and Armenia has never been stronger. That is why we are working to lift visa requirements. This comes with obligations: managing migration, strengthening border protection, and preventing document fraud. Today’s visit showed: we are making good progress.

With Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and Minister of Interior Arpine Sargsyan we discussed the good progress on the Visa Liberalisation Dialogue currently underway.

I am in Armenia today to strengthen our relationship. I was very grateful for the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister H.E. Mr Nikol Pashinyan. The EU and Armenia have never been closer, and we are advancing our partnership in security, the economy, and migration.

Today, as part of the 22nd Annual EU Remembrance Day for the Victims of Terrorism, I had the honour to listen to the victims and survivors. We will stand together, defend our values and show that hatred and violence will never be stronger than compassion and humanity.

Follow the livestream: youtube.com/live/ybrE33_AB…

Today, the @europaparl.europa.eu voted on the establishment of the EU Talent Pool.   With it, we bring together job vacancies from employers with applicants from non-EU countries. This is part of our EU strategy to better manage migration and make Europe more competitive.

Today, I had a call with Pakistan’s Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi. We discussed the latest developments in the Middle East and the overall security landscape in the region. We also discussed strengthening our cooperation on migration & security. #EUPakistan

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 year’s event holds special significance as we mark 10 years since the 2016 attacks.

Rewatch our press conference at the JHA Council today.

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. @beatjans.ch

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.

Today, I am in Skopje for meetings with the government of North Macedonia focusing on the country’s 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?eb…

Vielen Dank für den heutigen Besuch in Brüssel, lieber Leon. Wir haben unter anderem die Stärkung unseres Außengrenzschutzes besprochen. Dazu gehören die modernsten IT-Grenzsysteme der Welt.

Mehr Informationen hier: eu-careers.europa.eu/en/job-oppor... 🇪🇺

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 ➡️ treeofremembrance.eu/tree

Further strengthening the security of our neighbors means further strengthening the EU‘s security. And Montenegro is a key partner in managing the EU‘s external borders, with nearly 180 Frontex officers working side by side with national border guards.

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 yesterday’s 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 today’s strategy we shift the order of our priorities: stepping up migration diplomacy and working along the routes. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

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.

Wir müssen uns breiter aufstellen - gerade in diesen unsicheren Zeiten, in denen wir im Osten angegriffen werden und im Westen unsere Beziehungen neu ordnen.

As Cyprus assumed the presidency of the Council on 1 January, the College paid an inaugural visit to mark the start of its term. Looking forward to working together and building on our achievements in migration and security in 2025. 🇪🇺🤝🇨🇾

1/ 81 years ago, the darkest chapter in Europe’s history came to an end. Keeping it‘s memory alive is our shared responsibility, and essential to confronting antisemitism and protecting our democratic values.

1/ The EU is stepping up to protect children from sexual abuse. We are launching the Network for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse — because prevention saves children’s futures.

Vielen Dank für den guten Austausch!

2026 ist ein entscheidendes Jahr. Wir brauchen ein starkes, geeintes und selbstständiges Europa. Dafür setzt die CSU wichtige Impulse. Hier geht’s zu meinem Statement bei der Klausurtagung der CSU in Seeon, live um 12:30: youtube.com/@csuimbundesta…. @cducsueuropa.bsky.social

Europe enters 2026 with important milestones. Three developments stand out on the first day of the year.