ESBG : Study on the feasibility of the creation of a European System of Border Guards to control the external borders of the Union ; Final report

The final report presents the results of the study on the feasibility of the creation of a European System of Border Guards to control the external borders of the Union carried out by Unisys for the Directorate General Home Affairs of the European Commission. The purpose of the study was to identify three models of what a European System of Border Guards could be composed of, when assessing the expert views in EU Member States, Schengen Associated Member States and at the EU level. After a thorough evaluation of the existing challenges and future opportunities, different options were proposed for improved cooperation at the external borders of the EU, including the increased role of the Frontex Agency.

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Year of publication:	2014-06-16
Authors:	van de Poele, Marie ; Cojanu, Gabriela ; Robrock, Anne
Institutions:	Europäische Kommission / Generaldirektion Migration und Inneres (contributor) ; Unisys (contributor)
Subject:	Bewertung \| evaluation \| EU \| Grenzschutz \| border protection \| Modellentwicklung \| model construction

1 Executive summary
2 Introduction
2.1 Study context and objective
2.2 Methodology
2.2.1 Desktop research
2.2.2 Use of the questionnaires
2.2.3 Visits and interviews
2.2.4 Consolidation and analysis
2.3 Contextual issues
3 Progress made
3.1 Existing instruments
3.1.1 IBM Strategy
3.1.2 Revised Schengen Borders Code
3.1.3 Frontex mandate
3.1.4 Eurosur
3.1.5 New Schengen Evaluation Mechanism
3.2 Measures under way
3.2.1 Smart Border package implementation
3.2.2 Financial framework for border financing 2014-2020
4 Opportunities identified with regard to ESBG
4.1 Member States’ views
4.2 Frontex feedback
4.3 European Parliament’s position
5 Recommendations
5.1 Why a phased approach?
5.2 Proposed Models
5.2.1 Model 1 –Optimal use of existing instruments
5.2.2 Model 2 – Shared responsibility
5.2.3 Model 3 - Full integration at EU level
5.3 Comparison of the three models
5.4 Cost and benefits analysis
5.4.1 General considerations
5.4.2 Procurement of equipment and services
5.4.3 Centralisation of structures and activities
5.5 Roadmap for Implementation
6 Annexes
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Table of Figures
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Table of Tables
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