European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration
| European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 1 December 2024Magnus Brunner | |
| Appointer | President of the European Commission |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Website | https://commission.europa.eu/about/organisation/college-commissioners/magnus-brunner_en |
The European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration is a member of the European Commission. Its responsibilities include internal security, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, migration policy, border control, and maintaining the Schengen Area’s integrity.[1]
The position was created in 2010 by dividing the previous Justice, Freedom and Security portfolio. The portfolio was divided into two posts, a security orientated post (DG HOME), and a post centered on justice, individual and fundamental rights (DG JUST). Its DG is the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME).
Commissioners in charge of Home Affairs
| Name | Country | Period | Commission | Portfolio actual name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Gradin | Sweden | 1995–1999 | Santer Commission | Immigration, Justice & Home Affairs, Financial Control, Anti-fraud and Relations with the European Ombudsman. | |
| António Vitorino | Portugal | 1999–2004 | Prodi Commission | Justice and Home Affairs | |
| Franco Frattini | Italy | 2004–2008 | Barroso Commission I | Justice, Freedom and Security (vice-president) | |
| Jacques Barrot | France | 2008–2009 | |||
| Cecilia Malmström | Sweden | 2010–2014 | Barroso Commission II | Home Affairs | |
| Viviane Reding | Luxembourg | 2010–2014 | Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship (vice-president) | ||
| Martine Reicherts | Luxembourg | 2014 | Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship | ||
| Dimitris Avramopoulos | Greece | 2014–2019 | Juncker Commission | Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship | |
| Ylva Johansson | Sweden | 2019–2024 | Von der Leyen Commission I | Home Affairs | |
| Magnus Brunner | Austria | 2024–present | Von der Leyen Commission II | Internal Affairs and Migration | |
References
- ^ "Ylva Johansson". commissioners.ec.europa.eu. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
External links
- "Ylva Johansson". commissioners.ec.europa.eu. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2023-11-14.