(1)

The Union's objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of Freedom, Security and Justice (Article 67(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union) should be achieved, inter alia, through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a multi-layer system aimed at facilitating legitimate travel and tackling illegal immigration.

(1)

The Union's objective of ensuring a high level of security within an area of Freedom, Security and Justice (Article 67(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union (TFEU)) should be achieved, inter alia, through common measures on the crossing of internal borders by persons and border control at external borders and the common visa policy as part of a convergent system , which would allow the exchange of data, a complete situation awareness and is aimed at facilitating legitimate travel in the Union and international exchanges encouraging and developing cultural diversity and intercultural understanding, and tackling irregular immigration. In realising this objective it is necessary to ensure respect for fundamental rights (Article 67(1) of the TFEU) and human dignity in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and, concerning the development of a common asylum, immigration and external border control policy, the fair treatment of third country nationals (Article 67(2) of the TFEU), respect for their right of asylum and international protection, the principle of non-refoulement and sea rescue of migrants and compliance with the international obligations of the Union and Member States arising from the international instruments, for example the Geneva Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 28 July 1951, as supplemented by the New York Protocol of 31 January 1967 (‘the Geneva Convention’), to which they are signatory .

(1a)

The Union needs a more coherent approach to the internal and external aspects of migration management and internal security, and should establish a correlation between the fight against illegal immigration and the improvement of the security of the external border, and a better cooperation and dialogue with third countries for dealing with illegal immigration and promoting legal migration.

(1b)

It is necessary to develop an integrated approach to issues arising from the pressure of migration and asylum applications and for the management of Union external borders and provide a budget and adequate resources to cope with emergencies in the spirit of respect for human rights and solidarity between all Member States, while remaining aware of national responsibilities and ensuring a clear division of tasks.

(1c)

In its resolution of 8 June 2011  (2) , the European Parliament, further emphasised the need of developing better synergies between different funds and programs and points to the fact that the simplification of management of funds and allowing cross-financing enable the allocation of more funds to common objectives, welcomed the Commission's intention to reduce the total number of budgetary instruments in Home Affairs in a two-pillar structure and, where possible, under shared management and expressed its belief that this approach should contribute significantly to an increased simplification, rationalisation, consolidation and transparency of the current funds and programmes. It stressed, however, the need to ensure that the different objectives of home affairs policies will not be mixed up.

(2a)

According to the Union Internal Security Strategy, freedom, security and justice are objectives that should be pursued in parallel, and in order to achieve freedom and justice, security should always be pursued in accordance with the principles of the Treaties, the rule of law and Union's fundamental rights obligations.

(3)

Solidarity among Member States, clarity about the division of tasks, respect for fundamental rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and the inextricable link with external security should be key principles guiding the implementation of the Internal Security Strategy.

(3)

Solidarity among Member States, clarity about the division of tasks, respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights and the rule of law as well as a strong focus on the global perspective and full compliance with Union foreign policy objectives as laid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) should be key principles guiding the implementation of the Internal Security Strategy.

(3a)

The Internal Security Fund should take special account of Member States which are facing disproportionate burdens from migratory flows due to their geographical location.

(6a)

The global resources for this Regulation and for Regulation (EU) No XXX/2012 establishing, as part of the Internal Security Fund, the instrument for financial support for police cooperation, preventing and combating crime and crisis management should jointly establish the financial envelope for the entire duration of the Fund, which should constitute the prime reference for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure in accordance with Point 17 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management.

(8)

The Internal Security Fund should express solidarity through financial assistance to those Member States that fully apply the Schengen provisions on external borders as well as to those who are preparing for full participation in Schengen.

(8)

The Internal Security Fund should express solidarity through financial assistance to those Member States that fully apply the Schengen provisions on external borders as well as to those who are preparing for full participation in Schengen , and that respect international law by providing assistance and protection to those in need .

(11)

When executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the Schengen acquis on borders and visas, Member States carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other Member States in the Schengen area and thus performing a public service for the Union. To express solidarity, the Instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable Member States to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all. Such support consists of full reimbursement of a choice of costs related to the objectives under this instrument and will form an integral part of the national programmes.

(11)

When executing tasks at external borders and consulates in accordance with the Schengen acquis on borders and visas, Member States carry out activities in the interest of and on behalf of all other Member States in the Schengen area and thus performing a public service for the Union. The Instrument should contribute to supporting operating costs related to border control and visa policy and enable Member States to systematically maintain capabilities crucial for that service for all. Such support consists of full reimbursement of a choice of specific costs related to the objectives under this instrument and will form an integral part of the national programmes. To avoid duplication, fragmentation and cost inefficiency, the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (Frontex) should coordinate Member States' activities financed under the operating support.

(13)

This instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

(13)

Respecting the human rights of migrants and refugees is of key importance for the Union. The instrument should be implemented in full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union , the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Geneva Convention, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, UN human rights treaties and international humanitarian law .

(13a)

Uniform and high-quality external border control is essential for strengthening the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice. The Commission should therefore provide specific guidelines which would ensure the coordination between Member States as regards infrastructure, equipment, means of transport, IT systems and contribute to satisfying common security standards.

(13b)

Pursuant to Article 3 of the TEU, the Instrument should support activities which ensure the protection of children at risk of harm at the external borders.

In particular, the Instrument's activities should promote the identification, immediate assistance and referral to protection services of children at risk, including the provision of special protection and assistance to unaccompanied children.

Regular monitoring and evaluation, including monitoring of expenditure, should be carried out to assess the way in which the protection of children is addressed in the Instrument's activities.

(14)

To ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and to facilitate legitimate travel across external borders within the framework of the EU internal security strategy, the Instrument should contribute to the development of a European common integrated border management system, which includes all the measures involving policy, legislation, systematic co-operation, the distribution of the burden, personnel, equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the Member States, acting in co-operation with the Frontex Agency, with third-countries and, where necessary, with other actors, utilising, inter alia, the four-tier border security model and integrated risk analysis of the European Union.

(14)

To ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and to organise and facilitate regular migration and mobility within the framework of the EU internal security strategy, the Instrument should contribute to the development of a European common integrated border management system, which includes all the measures involving policy, legislation, systematic co-operation, the distribution of the burden, assessment of the situation and changing circumstances regarding crossing points for illegal migrants, personnel, equipment and technology taken at different levels by the competent authorities of the Member States, acting in co-operation with the Frontex Agency, with third-countries and, where necessary, with other actors, utilising, inter alia, the four-tier border security model and integrated risk analysis of the European Union.

(16)

It should include support for national measures and cooperation between Member States in the area of visa policy and other pre-frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls. The efficient management of activities organised by the services of the Member States in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi-layered system aimed at facilitating legitimate travel and tackling irregular immigration into the European Union, and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system.

(16)

It should include support for national measures and cooperation between Member States in the area of visa policy and other pre-frontier activities that take place prior to external border controls , in particular those which prioritise safe maritime borders and which facilitate regular migration and mobility, while making full use of the Visa Information System (VIS) to promote cost-efficiency and avoid double spending . The efficient management of activities organised by the services of the Member States in third countries is in the interest of the common visa policy as part of a multi-layered system aimed at facilitating regular migration and mobility and preventing irregular immigration into the European Union, saving people in distress at sea and constitutes an integral part of the common integrated border management system.

(17)

Moreover, it should support measures in the territory of the Schengen countries as part of the development of a common integrated border management system which strengthens the overall functioning of the Schengen area.

(17)

Moreover, it should support measures in the territory of the Schengen countries as part of the development of a common integrated border management system which strengthens the overall functioning of the Schengen area. Member States should notably devote to EUROSUR the necessary funding in order to ensure the good functioning of the network.

(18)

The Instrument should also support the development by the European Union of IT systems which would equip Member States with the tools to manage the movement of third-country nationals across borders more efficiently and to ensure a better identification and verification of travellers (‘smart borders’). To this end, a programme should be established the aim of which is to cover cost for the development of both the central and national components of such systems, ensuring technical consistency, cost savings and a smooth implementation in the Member States.

(18)

The Instrument should also support the development by the Union of IT systems which would equip Member States with the tools to manage the movement of third-country nationals across borders more efficiently and to ensure more effective identification and verification of travellers (‘smart borders’) , thereby enhancing border security and generating positive economic impacts . To this end, a programme should be established the aim of which is to cover cost for the development of both the central and national components of such systems, ensuring technical consistency, interoperability with other Union IT systems, cost savings and a smooth implementation in the Member States.

(19)

To address immediately unforeseen migratory pressure and threats to border security it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in Regulation … 2012/EU laying down general provisions on the Asylum and Migration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management.

(19)

To address immediately unforeseen migratory pressure and risks to border security it should be possible to provide emergency assistance in accordance with the framework set out in Regulation … 2012/EU laying down general provisions on the Asylum and Migration Fund and on the instrument for financial support for police co-operation, preventing and combating crime, and crisis management.

(20)

Moreover, in the interest of enhanced solidarity in the Schengen area as a whole, where weaknesses or possible threats are identified, notably following a Schengen evaluation, the Member State concerned should follow the matter up adequately by using resources under its programmes by priority, where applicable, complementing emergency assistance measures.

(20)

Moreover, in the interest of enhanced solidarity in the Schengen area as a whole, where weaknesses or possible risks are identified, notably following a Schengen evaluation, the Member State concerned should follow the matter up adequately by using resources under its programmes by priority, where applicable, complementing emergency assistance measures.

(21)

To reinforce solidarity and responsibility sharing, Member States should be encouraged to use a part of the resources available under the programmes for specific priorities defined by the Union, such as the purchase of technical equipment needed by the Frontex Agency and the development of consular co-operation for the Union.

(21)

To reinforce solidarity and responsibility sharing, Member States should be encouraged to use a part of the resources available under the programmes for specific priorities defined by the Union, such as the purchase of technical equipment needed by the Frontex Agency and the development of consular co-operation for the Union and the assistance to people in search of international protection .

(21a)

Member States should avoid pursuing their own national interests when using the amount allocated under the Instrument for their national programme.

(22)

To safeguard the application of the Schengen acquis throughout the Schengen area, the implementation of the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis should also be supported under this Regulation, as an essential tool to accompany the policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons.

(22)

To safeguard the application of the Schengen acquis throughout the Schengen area, the implementation of the Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation and monitoring mechanism to verify the application of the Schengen acquis should also be supported under this Regulation, as an essential tool to accompany the policies ensuring a high level of external border protection and the absence of any controls on persons within the Schengen area .

(23)

In light of the experiences gained with the External Borders Fund and the development of the SIS and VIS, it is considered appropriate to allow for flexibility regarding possible transfers of resources between the different means of implementation of the objectives pursued under the Instrument, without prejudice to the principle of ensuring from the start a critical mass and financial stability for the programmes and the operating support for Member States.

(23)

In light of the experiences gained with the External Borders Fund and the development of the SIS II and VIS, it is considered appropriate to allow for a certain degree of flexibility regarding possible transfers of resources between the different means of implementation of the objectives pursued under the Instrument, without prejudice to the principle of ensuring from the start a critical mass and financial stability for the programmes and the operating support for Member States and the scrutiny of the budget authority .

(24)

In the same vein, the scope of the actions and the ceiling for resources which remain available to the Union (‘Union actions’) should be increased to enhance the capacity of the Union to carry out in a given budget year multiple activities on the management of external borders and the common visa policy in the interest of the Union as a whole, when and insofar as the needs arise. Such Union actions include studies and pilot projects to further the policy and its application, measures or arrangements in third countries addressing migratory pressures from those countries in the interest of an optimal management of migration flows into the Union and an efficient organisation of the related tasks at external borders and consulates.

(24)

In the same vein, the scope of the actions and the ceiling for resources which remain available to the Union (‘Union actions’) should be increased to enhance the capacity of the Union to carry out in a given budget year multiple activities on the management of external borders and the common visa policy in the interest of the Union as a whole, when and insofar as the needs arise. Such Union actions include studies and pilot projects to further the policy and its application, training of border guards in the protection of human rights, measures or arrangements in third countries addressing migratory pressures from those countries in the interest of an optimal management of migration flows into the Union and an efficient organisation of the related tasks at external borders and consulates.

(26a)

The TFEU provides for delegated acts only as non-legislative acts of general application relating to non-essential elements of a legislative act. Any essential element should be laid down in the legislative act in question.

(26b)

Spending of funds in this area should be better coordinated in order to assure complementarity, a better efficiency and visibility, as well as to achieve better budgetary synergies.

(26c)

There is a need to maximise the impact of Union funding by mobilising, pooling and leveraging public and private financial resources.

(26d)

Utmost transparency, accountability and democratic scrutiny for innovative financial instruments and mechanisms that involve the Union budget should be ensured.

(26e)

Improving implementation and quality of spending should constitute guiding principles for achieving the objectives of the Instrument while ensuring optimal use of the financial resources.

(26f)

It is important to ensure the sound financial management of the Instrument and its implementation in the most effective and user-friendly manner possible, while also ensuring legal certainty and the accessibility of the Instrument to all participants.

(26 g)

The Commission should annually monitor the implementation of the Instrument with the aid of key indicators for assessing results and impacts. The indicators, including relevant baselines, should provide the minimum basis for assessing the extent to which the objectives of the Instrument have been achieved.

(26h)

Where the Commission implements the budget under shared management, implementation tasks should be delegated to Member States. The Commission and the Member States should respect the principles of sound financial management, transparency and non-discrimination and ensure the visibility of Union action when they manage Union funds. To this end, the Commission and the Member States should fulfil their respective control and audit obligations, and assume the resulting responsibilities laid down in this Regulation. Complementary provisions should be laid down in sector-specific rules.

(28)

The Commission, when preparing and drawing-up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council.

(28)

The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of all relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.

(aa)

(a)

supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel, ensure equal treatment of third country nationals and tackle irregular migration

(a)

supporting a common visa policy to facilitate legitimate travel and mobility , provide a high quality of service to visa applicants, ensure equal treatment in respect of Union citizens, on the one hand, and in respect of third country nationals on the other, and prevent irregular migration

(b)

supporting borders management, to ensure, on one hand, a high level of protection of external borders and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis

(b)

supporting EU integrated borders management, promoting further harmonisation and standardisation to ensure, on one hand, a high level of control of external borders and, on the other hand, the smooth crossing of the external borders in conformity with the Schengen acquis , while guaranteeing access to international protection for those needing it, in accordance with the obligations contracted by the Member States in the field of human rights, including the principle of non-refoulement.

(ba)

improving border surveillance by sharing operational information between Members States and Frontex in order to reduce the loss of lives at sea and the number of irregular immigrants and increase internal security by preventing cross-border crimes, such as trafficking in human beings and the smuggling of drugs.

(a)

promoting the development and implementation of policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons, whatever their nationality, when crossing the internal borders, carrying out checks on persons and monitoring efficiently the crossing of external borders;

(a)

promoting the development and implementation and enforcement of policies ensuring the absence of any controls on persons, whatever their nationality, when crossing the internal borders, carrying out checks on persons and monitoring efficiently the crossing of external borders;

(aa)

promoting the identification, immediate assistance and referral to protection services of children at risk, including the provision of special protection and assistance to unaccompanied children;

(b)

gradually establishing an integrated management system for external borders, including the reinforcement of interagency co-operation between migration and law enforcement authorities of Member States at the external borders and measures within the territory and the necessary flanking measures related to document security and identity management;

(b)

gradually establishing an integrated management system , based on solidarity and responsibility among others, for external borders, including the reinforcement of the Union border checks and surveillance systems, the interagency co-operation between migration , asylum and law enforcement authorities of Member States at the external borders and measures within the territory , including in the maritime border area, and the necessary flanking measures related to saving lives at sea, document security, identity management and the interoperability of acquired technical equipment, while ensuring full compliance with Union data protection rules and full respect of the rights and principles enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union ;

(c)

promoting the development and implementation of the common policy on visas and other short-stay residence permits, including consular co-operation;

(c)

promoting the development and implementation of the common policy on visas and other short-stay residence permits, including consular co-operation and consular coverage, the promotion of common investigative practices concerning visa applications, uniform administrative procedures and decisions on visas, the development of common visa application centres, making full use of practical improvements and flexibility provided by the Visa Code ;

(d)

setting up and running IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment supporting the management of migration flows across the external borders of the Union;

(d)

setting up and running IT systems, their communication infrastructure and equipment that support the control of crossings at the external borders of the Union and fully respect personal data protection legislation ;

(da)

harmonising the quality of the border management systems between the different Member States;

(db)

reinforcing the situational awareness at the external borders and the reaction capabilities of Member States;

(dc)

improving the capacity and the qualifications of all authorities and border guards operating at border-crossing points as regards the execution of their surveillance, advisory and control tasks with respect to international human rights law;

(e)

ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the Union’s acquis on borders and visas, including the functioning of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism;

(e)

ensuring the efficient and uniform application of the Union’s acquis on borders , asylum and visas , in particular by ensuring the effective functioning of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism;

(f)

reinforcing the co-operation between Member States operating in third countries as regards the flows of third-country nationals into the territory of Member States, as well as the co-operation with third countries in this regard.

(f)

reinforcing the co-operation between Member States operating in third countries as regards the funding for measures in third countries by the authorities of those countries, the flows of third-country nationals into the territory of Member States, as well as the co-operation with third countries in this regard , in full compliance with the objectives and principles of Union external action and humanitarian policy .

(a)

border crossing infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points and effective tackling of illegal crossing of the external borders;

(a)

border crossing infrastructures, buildings and systems required at border crossing points and for surveillance between border crossing points and effective tackling of irregular crossing of the external borders;

(b)

operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective border control and the detection of persons, such as fixed terminals for VIS, SIS and the European Image Archiving System (FADO), including state-of-the-art technology;

(b)

operating equipment, means of transport and communication systems required for effective and secure border control , search and rescue and the detection of persons, such as fixed terminals for VIS, SIS and the European Image Archiving System (FADO), including state-of-the-art technology;

(d)

infrastructures, buildings and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular co-operation;

(d)

infrastructures, buildings and operating equipment required for the processing of visa applications and consular co-operation , as well as other actions aimed at improving the quality of service for the visa applicants ;

(da)

training regarding the use of the related systems and promotion of quality management standards;

(e)

studies, pilot projects and actions aiming to foster interagency cooperation within Member States and between Member States, and implementing the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union Agencies.

(e)

studies, projects , joint initiatives, trainings and actions on cross-cutting issues such as fundamental rights including child protection of third-country nationals aiming to foster interagency cooperation within Member States and between Member States, interoperability and harmonisation of border management systems, and implementing the recommendations, operational standards and best practices resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union Agencies.

(ea)

initiatives regarding the training of border guards in the protection of human rights including identification of victims of human trafficking;

(ba)

projects in third countries aimed at improving surveillance systems to ensure cooperation with the EUROSUR network;

(c)

studies , events , training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries;

(c)

studies, training, equipment and pilot projects to provide ad hoc technical and operational expertise to third countries;

(d)

studies , events , training, equipment and pilot projects implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries.

(d)

studies, training, equipment and pilot projects on cross-cutting issues such as fundamental rights, including child protection, of third-country nationals, implementing specific recommendations, operational standards and best practices, resulting from the operational cooperation between Member States and Union agencies in third countries.

(da)

initiatives for the training of border guards regarding the protection of human rights;

(a)

EUR 1,200 million, as indicated in Annex I ;

(a)

34 % as follows:

(b)

EUR 450 million , based on the results of the mechanism described in Article 7;

(b)

13 % , based on the results of the mechanism described in Article 7;

(c)

in the framework of the mid term review and for the period as of budget year 2018, EUR 350 million , the remainder of the available appropriations under this Article or another amount, as determined pursuant to paragraph 2, based on the results of the risk analysis and the mechanism laid down in Article 8.

(c)

in the framework of the mid term review and for the period as of budget year 2018, 10 % , the remainder of the available appropriations under this Article or another amount, as determined pursuant to paragraph 2, based on the results of the risk analysis and the mechanism laid down in Article 8.

(i)

factor 1 for normal threat

(i)

factor 1 for normal risk

(ii)

factor 3 for medium threat

(ii)

factor 3 for medium risk

(iii)

factor 5 for high threat ;

(iii)

factor 5 for high risk ;

(i)

factor 1 for normal threat

(i)

factor 1 for normal risk

(ii)

factor 3 for medium threat

(ii)

factor 3 for medium risk

(iii)

factor 5 for high threat .

(iii)

factor 5 for high risk .

(b)

external maritime borders shall mean the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Member States as defined according to Articles 4 to 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, in cases where long range operations on a regular basis are required in order to prevent irregular migration/illegal entry, this shall be the outer limit of high threat areas . This shall be determined by taking into account the relevant data on these operations in 2014-2016 as provided by the Member States in question.

(b)

external maritime borders shall mean the outer limit of the territorial sea of the Member States as defined according to Articles 4 to 16 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. However, in cases where long range operations on a regular basis are required in high risk areas , this may be the outer limit of a contiguous zone as defined in Article 33 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea . This shall be determined by taking into account the relevant data on these operations in 2014-2016 as provided by the Member States in question.

(b)

supporting and expanding the existing capacity at national level in the management of the external borders, bearing in mind inter alia new technology , developments and/or standards in relation to the management of migration flows;

(b)

supporting and expanding the existing capacity at national level in visa policy and in the management of the external borders, with a view to prevent irregular migration and lives lost at sea, and to facilitate legitimate travel, including border crossings by persons in need of international protection, bearing in mind inter alia, developments and/or standards in relation to the management of migration flows;

(c)

supporting the further development of the management of migration flows by consular and other services of the Member State in third countries, with a view to facilitating legitimate travel to and preventing irregular migration into the Union;

(c)

supporting the further development of the management of migration flows by consular and other services of the Member State in third countries, with a view to facilitating travel in accordance with the law of the Union or the Member State concerned and preventing irregular migration into the Union;

(da)

developing projects following the recommendation of the relevant Union agencies, with a view to ensure a uniform and high-quality external border control and aiming at standardisation and interoperability of border management systems between Member States;

(db)

supporting actions, under supervision and coordination of the Frontex Agency, aimed at harmonising at Union level the technological capabilities of the external border management;

(ea)

ensuring the full compliance with international and European obligations, including human rights obligations and the monitoring thereof, in close cooperation with third countries and civil society;

(f)

increasing the capacity to face upcoming challenges including present and future threats and pressures at the external borders of the Union, taking into account in particular the Frontex risk analysis.

(f)

building the capacity to face upcoming challenges including present and future threats and pressures at the external borders of the Union, taking into account in particular the Frontex risk analysis.

(a)

compliance with the Union acquis on borders and visa;

(a)

compliance with the Union acquis on borders , asylum and visa;

(aa)

compliance with the objectives of the national programme;

(ab)

compliance with a list of priorities defined by the Frontex Agency in order to reach the common security standards and ensure coordination between Member States, avoid duplication, fragmentation and cost inefficiency in the border control domain;

(b)

to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies;

(b)

to improve the knowledge and understanding of the situation prevailing in the Member States and third countries through analysis, evaluation and close monitoring of policies;

(c)

to support the development of statistical tools and methods and common indicators;

(c)

to support the development of common statistical tools and methods and common indicators;

(d)

to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact;

(d)

to support and monitor the implementation of Union law and Union policy objectives in the Member States, and assess their effectiveness and impact , including with regard to the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms ;

(e)

to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of good practices and innovative approaches at European level;

(e)

to promote networking, mutual learning, identification and dissemination of best practices and innovative approaches amongst different stakeholders at European level;

(ea)

to promote projects aiming at standardisation, harmonisation and interoperability with a view to developing an integrated European border management system;

(g)

to boost the capacity of European networks to promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives;

(g)

to boost the capacity of European networks to assess, promote, support and further develop Union policies and objectives;

(ia)

to support coordinating activities and information sharing between EUROPOL, the Frontex Agency and the Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT-Systems.

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