Secured and facilitated crossing of external borders

Improved border crossing experience for travellers and border authorities staff, while maintaining security and monitoring of movements across air, land and sea EU external borders, supporting the Schengen space, reducing illegal movements of people and goods across those borders and protecting fundamental rights of travellers.

Expected Outcomes: Projects’ results are expected to contribute to the following outcomes:

  • Improved safety, security, performance and comfort (including personal safety and security) of operational staff of European border and coast guards and customs authorities;
  • Better situational awareness supporting decision-making systems of European border, maritime and customs authorities, including better communication, preparedness and preparation.
  • Validation of innovative solutions for border crossing facilitation systems at European level for near-seamless and improved border crossing experience for travellers;  
  • Increased security and reliability of border checks, including identification of people and goods crossing external borders, with stronger protection of their fundamental rights and personal data; 
  • Better organisation, flexibility and planning of border checks by European border authorities, including for handling peaks in cross-border traffic.