The government has approved regulations on the creation of a national mechanism for quality control of integrated border management and preparation for verification of compliance with Schengen standards.
The mechanism will make it possible to assess and monitor the work of all border control authorities, conduct on-site inspections, analyse the situation on the ground and promptly eliminate any violations identified.
In the event of serious problems, information will be immediately forwarded to the government.
In addition, it is proposed that the National Border Management Council meet twice a year instead of once, which will strengthen control over reforms and speed up preparations for European checks.
Benefits of the reform
Minister of Internal Affairs Daniela Misael-Nichitin emphasised that the assessment mechanism for integrated state border management components will be reviewed based on the European Union model.
‘The implementation of the project will contribute to strengthening the institutional, logistical and technical capabilities of the responsible authorities, will identify significant shortcomings and will form the basis for decisions on investment priorities in infrastructure and equipment at the border,’ explained Interior Minister Daniela Misael-Nichitin.
The minister noted that the implementation of the project will increase security at the border, help prevent cross-border crime and illegal migration, and ensure the effective protection of fundamental human rights.
