European Commission - Directorate General for Migration and Home Affairs

12/18/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 12/18/2025 07:00

International Migrants Day: Honouring migrants and their contributions

On 18 December, EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, and IOM Director General, Amy Pope, sent out a strong message in their Joint Statement, underlining the crucial role that migrants play in our societies.

Commissioner Brunner emphasised migrants' contributions to labour markets, filling skills gaps, driving innovation and entrepreneurship, and addressing demographic challenges in ageing societies.

Director General Pope pointed out how essential international cooperation is, to make sure that migration and mobility are well managed, promote development and strengthen confidence in migration governance.

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18 December 2025
AuthorDirectorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs

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