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Member States have expressed a need to have continued discussions on practical problems
arising at the external borders, as well as on the introduction of new equipment/systems. In
order to cater for this need, Frontex will provide the platform and facilitate the development
of common practices and guidelines.
The following projects are planned to run under this Programme in 2013:
ID check
EUR 620.000
The project focuses on technology and methods for the detection of document and identity
fraud and deceptive behaviour at border crossing points (BCPs). The aim is to help border
guards in the first line to take informed decisions in application of the entry criteria spelled
out in the Schengen Border Code: verification of the authenticity of documents, verification of
the identity of the document holder and of the purpose of travel, and the assessment of the
individual risk level of until then unknown potential threats. Activities will focus on innovation
in counterfeited/false documents detection (including the verification of electronic passports),
biometrics, and physio-behavioral analysis.
Advanced Risk Management
Budget: EUR 200.000
The activities conducted by Frontex during 2011-2012 on Advance Passenger Information (API)
have revealed that MS have many needs that cannot be fulfilled because of limitations and
ambiguities in the current API Directive. The consequences have been a limited roll out of such
systems, and a large degree of divergence between existing ones. This is currently the cause of
problems and inefficiencies, both for carriers operating into the EU and border management
authorities of MS.
The regulatory framework around API and PNR is about to undergo relevant changes. On one
hand there is a proposal for a PNR Directive being debated in Parliament, and on the other
hand there are plans for revisiting the existing API Directive. This poses a unique opportunity in
a limited time window for elevating to the Commission, Parliament and Council the challenges
and areas for improvement identified by end-users.
The main goal for 2013 is thus to gather MS needs regarding API, and disseminate them to key
stakeholders. The focus will be eminently practical, addressing the specific problems reported
by MS, and ensuring that any new/revised regulatory framework supports harmonized
implementations.
Also in 2013 the project will continue helping MS to deploy API systems and achieving greater
harmonisation levels, e.g. by providing best practices.
Another important goal for the activities in 2013 will be the development of a concept for
transition from current forms of Advance Information to Advanced Risk Management (ARM)
Automated Border Control (ABC) 2013
Budget: EUR85.000
The ABC project 2012 focused on continued development of best practice guidelines, validation
and dissemination work, as well as the development of capability tools for member states
enabling decision making regarding automated border control solutions for border checks.
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