Management of the external borders

EU Fact Sheets 01-06-2017

Border management policy has witnessed considerable developments, with the creation of instruments and agencies such as the Schengen Information System, the Visa Information System and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The challenges linked to the increase in mixed migration flows into the EU, as well as heightened security concerns, have triggered a new period of activity, with a shift towards more direct operational support and the Europeanisation of border management policy.