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The European Commission has adopted a new EU Anti-Racism Strategy with a promise to combat racism in all its forms, including a strengthened framework to tackle hate speech and hate crime.

— last modified 16 May 2013 The European Commission launched its Emergency Response Centre (ERC) on 15 May, with the aim of providing a better coordinated, faster and more efficient…

— last modified 09 April 2013 The second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) entered into operation on 9 April 2013 to increase security and facilitate free movement within the…

— last modified 03 August 2021 The European Commission has proposed a ‘smart border package’ with the aim of speeding up, facilitating and reinforcing border check procedures for foreigners travelling…