European Commissioner for Home Affairs

The European Commissioner for Home Affairs 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.

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).

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