How EU IT Systems Are Reshaping Border Management and Security
The EU is building a more connected digital architecture for borders, migration and law enforcement, with interoperability at the center of the plan.
The EU is building a more connected digital architecture for borders, migration and law enforcement, with interoperability at the center of the plan.
The EU is upgrading how Schengen external borders work, including the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). If you travel visa-free, these changes will shape border checks and advance screening.
The European Parliament adopted a significantly updated Eurodac regulation on 10 April 2024, expanding the biometric data collected from asylum seekers and adding new tools to identify security threats.
The European Parliament adopted a significantly updated Eurodac regulation on 10 April 2024, expanding the biometric data collected from asylum seekers and adding new tools to identify security threats.
When ETIAS starts, airlines and sea carriers will need to confirm that visa-exempt passengers hold a valid authorisation before departure. Coach operators have a longer transition, but travellers across all modes can still face boarding refusals or border checks if ETIAS is missing.
When ETIAS starts, airlines and sea carriers will need to confirm that visa-exempt passengers hold a valid authorisation before departure. Coach operators have a longer transition, but travellers across all modes can still face boarding refusals or border checks if ETIAS is missing.
The EU’s Working Party on JHA Information Exchange (IXIM) helps shape how member states manage, share and improve information in the fields of justice and home affairs. Its work supports interoperability, legislative coordination and the effective use of major EU information systems.