EU: European Commission: Smart borders proposals published

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EU: European Commission: 'Smart borders': enhancing mobility and security (press release): Commission press conference mainly focussed on the benefits of a Registered Traveller Programme.

Legislative proposals:
- Proposal for a Regulation establishing Registered Traveller Programme (pdf)
- Staff working document – detailed explanations (pdf)
- Accompanying impact assessment (pdf) Summary (pdf)

- Proposal for a Regulation establishing an Entry/Exit System (pdf)
- Staff working document – detailed explanations (pdf)
- Accompanying impact assessment (pdf) Summary (pdf)

- Proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 (pdf)

- Greens press release: EU border control plans: Big brother technologies not a smart plan for Europe’s borders (pdf)

See also: Borderline: The EU's New Border Surveillance Initiatives: Assessing the Costs and Fundamental Rights Implications of EUROSUR and the "Smart Borders" Proposals (pdf)

A study by the Heinrich Böll Foundation written by Ben Hayes and Mathias Vermeulen.

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