Post by account_disabled on Dec 20, 2023 0:58:09 GMT -5
Concrete expression to the commitment that I undertook before the European Parliament to carry out an in-depth review of the EU's security policy - the first in years. We have some important lessons, including the need to strengthen our responsiveness to respond to constantly evolving threats. We will have the opportunity to discuss these topics with the European Parliament in September." Constant progress on major files Constant progress has been made in recent months, notably on the new rules on trafficking in cultural goods proposed in July , and agreement was reached on a new entry/exit system for recording data on the entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of EU. Efforts to combat radicalization on the internet have been stepped up with an action plan that provides new measures to detect and remove illegal content of terrorist from the online environment.
In the context of increased attention to protection of vulnerable targets, Belgian country email list and Dutch special forces conducted a simulation of simultaneous terrorist attacks on public schools . This simulation, which was supported by the Commission, provided important lessons on readiness. Resolving security policy issues and gaps Today's report looks at years of EU security policy and, even if the assessment is positive and confirms the relevance of the main EU security policy instruments, the report also identifies problems and gaps. These include the need to adapt current policies and instruments to respond to the ever-evolving threat posed by terrorism, as also highlighted in the European Council Conclusions of - June and the G Action Plan on combating terrorism of July , . In order to solve the problems and gaps, the Commission will continue its action in the following directions: Supporting the full implementation of EU measures.
The Commission will continue to support Member States in implementing EU legislation, including the EU Passenger Name Record Directive (PNR), which must be completed by May , and the Prüm framework on the exchange of information on DNA, fingerprints and national vehicle registration data. Simplifying EU instruments and strengthening interoperability: The Agreement on the Entry/Exit System is an important step towards full interoperability of EU information systems by . The Commission will work with The European Parliament and the Council to speed up work on related proposals aimed at.
In the context of increased attention to protection of vulnerable targets, Belgian country email list and Dutch special forces conducted a simulation of simultaneous terrorist attacks on public schools . This simulation, which was supported by the Commission, provided important lessons on readiness. Resolving security policy issues and gaps Today's report looks at years of EU security policy and, even if the assessment is positive and confirms the relevance of the main EU security policy instruments, the report also identifies problems and gaps. These include the need to adapt current policies and instruments to respond to the ever-evolving threat posed by terrorism, as also highlighted in the European Council Conclusions of - June and the G Action Plan on combating terrorism of July , . In order to solve the problems and gaps, the Commission will continue its action in the following directions: Supporting the full implementation of EU measures.
The Commission will continue to support Member States in implementing EU legislation, including the EU Passenger Name Record Directive (PNR), which must be completed by May , and the Prüm framework on the exchange of information on DNA, fingerprints and national vehicle registration data. Simplifying EU instruments and strengthening interoperability: The Agreement on the Entry/Exit System is an important step towards full interoperability of EU information systems by . The Commission will work with The European Parliament and the Council to speed up work on related proposals aimed at.