For the past eight days, we remembered the Chanukah miracle, reflecting the strength and resilience of the Jewish people. Light triumphs over darkness.

Visas are a key tool in our migration and security policy. They bring clear benefits, but misuse undermines our borders and security. Cooperation is essential, and where it is lacking, clear consequences follow. ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Yesterday, the Parliament and the Council agreed on the first common list of safe countries of origin. This gives Member States another tool to speed up asylum procedures, especially for applicants who are unlikely to receive protection in the EU. europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-…

On International Migrants Day, we celebrate the positive impact of migration. Through our comprehensive approach, we foster talent mobility, support integration, and fight illegal migration. Together, migration works for everyone. @iomchief.iom.int

Today, the EU delivered. Within 7 months, we reached an agreement on how to deal with inadmissible asylum applications. By updating the safe third country concept, we add new tools to the EU’s toolbox. This will enable us to step up migration diplomacy with partners.

I concluded my day in Geneva by meeting with Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. We discussed EU migration and asylum policy and how we can work together even closer. I value his insights on ensuring that human rights are at the heart of migration management.

Today, I met with UN High Commissioner Filippo Grandi. In our discussions, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to refugee protection. It is crucial to acknowledge the global responsibility to ensure asylum mechanisms are in place around the world for those in need of protection.

Great to meet you again, this time in Geneva @iomchief.iom.int ! We will continue to pursue a whole-of-route approach when it comes to migration management, and work closely with the IOM.

Today, I am in Geneva to hold a speech at the Global refugee forum and meet key leaders based here. The European Union will remain a reliable and constructive partner to the UN. And we are stepping up our engagement, by enhancing our support to host countries and the UN system.

EU Commissioner @magnusbrunner.bsky.social will be in Geneva on 15/12 to take part in the GRF Progress Review & meet with UN leaders. He will reaffirm the EU’s commitment to multilateralism & to comprehensive, collaborative solutions to global migration issues. www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...

Migration is key to Europe’s competitiveness. Today I hosted an Implementation Dialogue on Talent Attraction and Retention, focusing on challenges, best practices, and simpler processes to bring in and keep third-country talent that EU companies urgently need.

Today, we welcomed 80+ delegations to Brussels and launched the Global Alliance Joint Declaration. Partners from five continents are uniting to strengthen prevention and responses to migrant smuggling - and to expand safe, legal alternatives to irregular migration.

Follow the opening remarks at the Global Alliance of President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu at 13.00h here: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/grid?eb…“

Migrant smuggling is a dangerous, transnational crime that puts lives at risk across the globe. It demands a firm, coordinated, and uncompromising response. The EU is taking decisive action together with international partners.

1/ It has been just over a year since this Commission took office, and together with the Member States, we are delivering on the biggest European migration and asylum system reform.

Joint doorstep by Rasmus #STOKLUND, Minister for Immigration and Integration of #Denmark @eu2025dk.bsky.social, and @magnusbrunner.bsky.social, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, at the #JHA Council (#HomeAffairs) on 8 December 2025 newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/20251...

Today, the EU has shown that we can deliver. The Council reached a general approach on the safe third country concept and the first EU safe country of origin list. These are all measures that will help process claims more effectively and reduce pressure on asylum systems.

Follow my doorstep preceding the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Brussels here at 8:00 audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/grid?eb…

Thank you, Minister Foort Van Oosten, for inviting me to today’s exchange with the Coalition against Organised Crime.

Gestern war ich beim Europäischen Mediengipfel in Seefeld - hier die aktuelle Pressestunde zum Nachsehen: on.orf.at/video/14302797… ©️ Europäischer Mediengipfel_Florian Lechner

My statement on the EU Drugs Strategy: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

When it comes to illegal drugs, Europe is reaching a crisis point.

Follow my press statement on the EU Drugs Strategy and Drug Trafficking Action Plan today at 12.00h here: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/de/ebs/grid?...

Follow my exchange of views with the LIBE committee in the European Parliament at 9.30 here: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...

Nach 365 Tagen als EU-Kommissar, 84 Dienstreisen und unzähligen Gesprächen in allen 27 Mitgliedstaaten blickte ich gestern auf mein erstes Jahr zurück. Wir haben bereits wichtige Weichen für die Zukunft Europas gestellt.

Yesterday afternoon, I met philosophical and non-confessional leaders to discuss polarisation in societies. These leaders act as interlocutors and ambassadors throughout Europe as regards the EU’s values.

Concluding my visit to Malta and a small milestone in the first year of my mandate. I attended the Med5 Ministerial Meeting, bringing together Home Affairs Ministers from Italy, Spain, Malta, Cyprus and Greece.

I had a productive first day in Malta yesterday. I met with Prime Minister Robert Abela, and we discussed Malta’s perspective on migration and security.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thank you, Minister Jim O’Callaghan, for the warm invitation to Ireland and the opportunity to discuss our shared priorities on migration, security, and your upcoming Presidency.

Today I’m in Ottawa for the G7 Interior Ministers’ Meeting. We are working together to tackle challenges that threaten to undermine our security.

Thank you for the visit and the constructive exchange!

Today, I had an excellent meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar.

I had a good meeting with Deputy Minister Nicholas Ioannides to discuss Cyprus’ priorities for their Presidency in the first half of 2026. This comes as we enter the final phase of implementing the Pact on Migration and Asylum and advancing the adoption of our new Returns proposal.

Today’s agreement on the EU Talent Pool marks an important step in the global race for highly skilled talent.

Es ist mir eine große Freude, die EU-Gemeinderätinnen und -Gemeinderäte aus ganz Österreich in Brüssel willkommen zu heißen. Als wichtige Brückenbauer zwischen Brüssel und den Gemeinden sind die EU-Gemeinderäte ein Vorzeigeprojekt innerhalb der Europäischen Union.

Today, I am at the European Parliament for the discharge hearing. This is a good opportunity to discuss everything we have achieved in this mandate and also what our priorities for the upcoming months are.   Follow the hearing live here at 15:30: multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...

Good news from Canada this morning - we look forward to strengthening our cooperation!

Today, I met with religious leaders of Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist faiths to discuss the role religious organisations can play to counter polarisation in our societies.

Today, we remember all who have suffered from the senseless violence of terrorism. We stand in solidarity with the victims and survivors, honouring their strength and resilience. All of Europe stands with you — today and always.

Danke, lieber Joachim Herrmann, für den guten Austausch heute und vielen Dank den bayerischen Polizeipräsidenten für euren Besuch! Wir sind uns einig, dass wir unsere innere Sicherheit mit modernen Mitteln und in enger europäischer und internationaler Zusammenarbeit weiter schützen müssen.

Today we are debating the first Annual Migration Management Cycle at the European Parliament. Follow it here:

Today, we are taking the next step in implementing the Pact on Migration and Asylum by launching the first Annual Migration Management Cycle. Rewatch the press conference here: audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/grid?eb…

On Friday, I co-chaired the 3rd EU–Colombia Dialogue on Drugs with the Minister of Justice, Augusto Alfonso Ocampo Camacho, with the participation of Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez, Minister of Defence, and Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Thank you to the Port of Santa Marta for hosting me today. This key gateway in northern Colombia is at the front line of efforts to fight drug trafficking into international markets, including Europe.

As we prepare the EU Drugs Strategy, I’m in Bogotá visiting the Anti-Narcotics Target Selection Company of Colombia’s National Police — a specialized unit identifying and prioritising high-value targets in narcotics trafficking.

Thank you for the exchange!

Sehr guter Austausch heute mit Ministerpräsidenten und politischen Vertretern aus den ostdeutschen Bundesländern. Sicherheit und Migration standen ganz oben auf der Agenda. Wir arbeiten gemeinsam an Lösungen – regional, national und europäisch. © Thüringer Staatskanzlei / Jacob Schröter

Today, I had the opportunity to present the OECD’s International Migration Outlook. Thank you, @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, for inviting me to deliver the opening remarks at the launch in Brussels.

After yesterday’s successful EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum, I continued my constructive dialogue today with Deputy Minister Bošnjak in Sarajevo.