GLOBE

European Global Border Environment

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'The GLOBE project will provide a comprehensive framework in which an integrated global border management system must be developed. The project will take into account the current and future technological environment. Additionally, GLOBE’s scope reaches even further by looking into other key aspects of border management beyond isolated technology, such as the legal and political environment, the social and economic impact of border problems and, more specifically, the impact on information management and integration. The proposal has been built up on the conceptualisation of the end users needs. These needs are well known by the partners of the consortium due to the close relationship with these institutions through the hands-on experience that all companies have in the different border control areas. End users from several countries have participated in the conceptualization of the proposal to make sure it includes what they consider to be the most relevant issues in their areas of expertise. The GLOBE proposal has been prepared in such a way that as to cover the full scope of an integrated border management system, moving throughout the four main layers of border control (Country of origin, transit areas, regulated and unregulated border lines and internal territory). As a result, GLOBE will identify what already exists, what is being done, what needs to be improved, how to integrate all the information together and how to present it so it proves useful for all relevant EU and national institutions to make better decisions for dealing with issues of such importance as illegal immigration and movements of illegal goods and materials. GLOBE has been awarded the eSEC (Spanish Security and Trust Technological Platform) certification of integration within the Research Agenda established by the Spanish Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications Industries Association.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

A new way model for rethinking border security, one that harmonises border checks, procedures and controls across Europe, has now been defined. If adopted, activities such as illegal immigration will be contained.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

European land and sea borders are becoming a challenge to monitor as the global economic crisis renders Europe much more attractive to migrants. At the same time, Europe takes pride in free movement and privacy, which often contradict security requirements. Southern European countries such as Greece, Italy, Malta and Spain are especially affected by the large numbers of refugees and asylum seekers that are heading to their shores and borders illegally.

The EU wants to outline an integrated border management strategy capable of allowing smooth entry into its territory while guaranteeing its security; it wants to balance the challenge of illegal immigration with protection of fundamental rights. Such a new strategy must consider the increasing flows of travellers while ensuring mutual cooperation among European countries. A strategy to set up a European system of integrated border management must be based on targeted results, evolving over time and adapting to emerging needs, risks and priorities.

The EU-funded 'European Global Border Environment' (Globe) project has investigated the long-term objective of integrating border management across the continent. It has studied the gradual convergence of currently isolated activities related to border management such as security checks on people and goods, surveillance and police investigation. The convergence principle would apply to all areas where closer relations between EU Member States could be developed, such as border forces, institutions, practices, equipment and legal frameworks.

The project has outlined a roadmap to achieve a global border environment. It has undertaken initiatives inside and outside the EU to tackle the various problems faced by national, regional and EU-level authorities. This roadmap is a unique document that provides guidelines for achieving the project's mission. It includes a priority list of issues and actions such as technology maturity, deployment of proposed technology, critical factors, unaddressed areas and financial restrictions. In addition, political and economic issues as well as those affecting international treaties and conventions are underlined and taken into consideration

The results of this work can be used to fine-tune policy within Europe's Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. They help identify possible topics for future projects in this field that tackle arising needs and difficulties. The roadmap also investigates the current state of the art to help stakeholders participate in technology demonstrations. It provides them with an analysis tool to evaluate emerging technologies for industry, universities and interested institutions while identifying technologies overlooked by experts in recent years.

A common border strategy for Europe and the roadmap to policies that achieve this goal will make Europe tackle mass migration, contraband and other border-related issues. A system that is more in touch with current realities is needed, and this initiative goes a long way in addressing these needs.