A strengthened European border and coast guard built on trust to protect and connect Europe : technical and operational strategy for European integrated border management 2023-2027

This document outlines the second Technical and Operational Strategy for European Integrated Border Management, marking a significant step forward since the initial Strategy introduced by the Agency's Management Board in March 2019. With the enhanced mandate of the European Border and Coast Guard, implemented ten months later, and the creation of the Standing Corps - the first uniformed law enforcement service at the EU level - we have seen a boost in operational effectiveness and the ability to respond swiftly across operational areas. In the four years since, amidst a global health crisis and escalating conflicts in our vicinity that have led to unprecedented migratory pressures, the Standing Corps has demonstrated its indispensable role in these increasingly complex times.