Dimitris Avramopoulos - Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship |

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the high-level International Conference on countering the threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), Brussels 17/10/2019

Aviation security is a silver thread connecting our work on counter-terrorism, on border management, on radicalisation, on information systems, on security research, and elsewhere.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos on progress made under the European Agenda on Migration, Brussels 16/10/2019

Hotspots have been established as an operational model to quickly and efficiently respond in locations under pressure.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos at CEPOL European Joint Master Programme (EJMP) graduation, Budapest 11/10/2019

From the very first moment, our vision for the future of this important Agency was, and remains, to become in the coming years a genuine European Police Academy.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos following the signing of the Counter-Terrorism implementation arrangement with Albania, Brussels 9/10/2019

We are here today to mark an important achievement in our cooperation with Albania. I am very pleased to be here with Minister of the Interior Sandër Lleshaj.

Opening speech by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the official launch and plenary debate: Working together towards a more inclusive Europe at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), Brussels 10/4/2019

I am very glad to be here with you today to discuss one of the most important questions for the future and prosperity of the European Union: how we create more inclusive societies.

Keynote speech by Commissioner Avramopoulos on the “Global Challenges of Security and Migration” at the Atlantic Council, Washington 8/4/2019

Historical circumstance had it, that the arrival of the first migrant boats on the shores of Greece and Italy, almost coincided with the first jihadi terrorist attacks on European soil.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the EP Plenary session on interoperability, Strasbourg 27/3/2019

This debate is a landmark moment for the European Union. It is probably the last time we are debating a security initiative in the plenary, and it is also an opportunity to reflect, realising how far we have come in the last five years.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos on the 18th Security Union report, Brussels 20/3/2019

Following the attack in Christchurch, I spoke to the New Zealand Minister on Monday and expressed our solidarity, offering any support they may need from the EU and Europol.

Opening remarks by Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos at the EU Cities Against Radicalisation Conference, Brussels 26/2/2019

The presence of 13 Mayors, 34 city representatives, 11 representatives of our Member States, and several regional, national and European organisations shows the importance of the issue.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the 6th Budapest Process Ministerial Conference, Istanbul 20/2/2019

When five years ago Europe was taken by surprise and Member States were totally unprepared ,we had to start building our migration policy from scratch, from nothing.

Remarks by Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos following the Informal JHA Council in Bucharest, Romania, 7/2/2019

I would like to thank Minister Carmen Dan for her warm welcome in Bucharest today for our first meeting under the Romanian Presidency. Romania's Presidency comes at a crucial moment with 4 months to go until the European elections.

Remarks by Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos on the solution found with regards to the disembarkation of NGO vessels and progress under the European Agenda on Migration, Brussels 9/1/2019

Let us be frank: the past weeks have not been Europe's finest hour. Having 49 people on boats at sea, for almost 3 weeks, is not what the European Union stands for.

Remarks of Commissioner Avramopoulos on fulfilment of visa liberalisation benchmarks and on progress towards achieving full visa reciprocity, Brussels 19/12/2018

Today, citizens from around 60 countries around the world can travel to the EU without needing a visa. In turn, EU citizens should also receive the possibility to travel to these countries without a visa.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos following the Home Affairs Council, Brussels 6/12/2018

I am very happy to see that today Ministers agreed their negotiating position on the rules we proposed to stop the spread of terrorist content online.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos following his meeting with the Romanian Minister of Interior Carmen Dan in Bucharest, 22/11/2018

The European Commission and I personally are here to support Romania to make a success of its first presidency of the EU.

Keynote speech by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the Valletta Senior Officials Meeting, Addis Ababa 14/11/2018

Europe and Africa are facing the same challenges. Together we can be stronger.

Joint EU-U.S. statement following the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting, Washington 9/11/2018

The United States and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to jointly address common challenges in the areas of justice and home affairs and praised the excellent level of exchanges and operational cooperation, for the benefit of the security of citizens on both sides of the Atlantic.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the press conference on the 16th Security Union Progress Report, Brussels 10/10/2018

First, by eliminating from the web the terrorist content which inspires people to violent extremism, glorifies atrocities or gives advice how to attack us.

Statement by Commissioner Avramopoulos following the G6 meeting of Interior Ministers in Lyon, 9/10/2018

It is a pleasure for me to be here today two years after the summit on the large movement of refugees and migrants.

Speech by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly on the Global Compact on Refugees - A Model for Greater Solidarity and Cooperation, New York 24/9/2018

It is a pleasure for me to be here today two years after the summit on the large movement of refugees and migrants.

Speech by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the ministerial conference on high-tech crime and information security “Connect securely”, Belgrade 20/9/2018

From companies and governmental organisations, to each and every last citizen using a connected device. Our perspective and approach can therefore only be global, for a threat which is borderless.

Statement by Commissioner Avramopoulos following his visit to Madrid, 4/8/2018

I had constructive meetings today during which I commended Spain for its great efforts and exemplary European spirit in addressing the migration challenge.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos following his visit to Europol, 28/6/2018

It's an even greater pleasure to see how Europol has developed over the past three years, together with our overall security policy. Growing from a loose intergovernmental structure into an EU agency.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the EP Plenary Session on the humanitarian emergencies in the Mediterranean and solidarity in the EU, Strasbourg 13/6/2018

No Member State can do this alone. It is impossible.The only way is to adopt all missing elements and to implement our comprehensive migration policy.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos on the Commission's proposal for the EU's future funding for borders and migration, Brussels 12/6/2018

Migration is very real and tangible – and above all: it concerns people. What is more: European citizens are deeply concerned about this issue.

Press statement by European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos and the Federal Minister of the Interior Herbert Kickl, 18/5/2018

Today we have had a constructive meeting on common challenges in the areas of external border control, irregular migration and security. Our discussions focussed on the priorities of the upcoming Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which will start on 1 July this year.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos on managing migration and on upgrading the EU Visa Information System, Brussels 16/5/2018

The migration situation in the EU and its neighbourhood has continued to be relatively stable, but recent developments call for vigilance and continuous efforts and coordination from everyone.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the Conference Against Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking, Niamey, Niger 16/3/2018

Je voudrais remercier sincèrement le gouvernement du Niger pour avoir organisé cette rencontre.

Statement by Commissioner Avramopoulos following his meetings at the United Nations, New York 22/2/2018

With the Secretary General we discussed the global compacts on migration and refugees. The EU is fully aligned with the principles of the United Nations as far as migration is concerned.

Remarks by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the press conference in Tirana following the meeting with Minister of Interior Fatmir Xhafaj, Tirana 12/2/2018

In the context of the current geopolitical instabilities that we face, we all share the same challenges – particularly on fighting irregular migration, better managing our borders and fighting organised crime and terrorism.

Speech by Commissioner Avramopoulos at the International Holocaust Remembrance day event, Brussels 24/1/2017

It is my honour to open today’s event marking the International Holocaust Remembrance day. It is a day that we must mark and honour not just every year.

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