Secured and facilitated crossing of external borders
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.