Publication

This report examines border security in Europe and contends that irregular migration and terrorism have placed unprecedented pressures on the EU’s freedom of movement policies, which distinguish between internal and external borders. The text’s author specifically looks at 1) the evolution and nature of the Schengen Zone; 2) the factors that have led EU and Schengen member states to privilege national over collective action, particularly in response to their migration and terrorism problems; 3) how institutional design, intelligence sharing and misconceptions over the role of EU agencies are hindering collective action on border security; and 4) how Schengen members can adapt to meet the challenges they face.