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1.3. Vision
Frontex is the trustworthy European Border Agency, strengthening the European area of
Freedom, Security and Justice by supporting the Member States to keep up with their
responsibilities.
Frontex applies the concept of Integrated Border Management and promotes a European
border culture based on the full respect of EU fundamental rights.
Professional staff and a set of operational and administrative capabilities enable Frontex to
add value to the European Union.
1.4. Values
Within a team-work focused framework, enabled by open communication, Frontex’ staff
members share and live the corporate values. Consequently, they perform their activities in a
highly professional way. Humanity links Frontex’ activities with fundamental rights as an
unconditional and integral component of effective integrated border management resulting in
trust in Frontex
1.5. Approach taken
1.5.1. Goal oriented approach
Frontex continues to apply a goal oriented approach. The identification of goals enables the
Agency to apply multi-annual planning. The initial goals (Awareness, Response,
Interoperability, and Performance) have been redefined. Development, Situational
Awareness, Supporting Response, Emergency Response, Organization, and Staff will be the
six goals forming the basis for the elaboration of Frontex’ objectives and outputs as contained
in the annual Programme of Work.
Development
Frontex strengthens Member States border management capacity to its full potential by using
its portfolio as a whole, promoting interoperability and harmonization, and by prioritizing
measures impacting at the European level.
Situational Awareness
Frontex creates and delivers comprehensive analysis supporting the Member States and
serving as a basis for operational cooperation and for meeting the needs of European
institutions.
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