Summary
The proposal reforms the Visa Information System (VIS) to include long-stay visas and residence permits, enhancing EU border security through better data sharing between systems. 10 11.09.2023
Other
criminal law
public safety
social policy
administrative law
public administration
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The reform expands the scope of the Visa Information System to include long-stay visas and residence permits.
- The system will use a centralized architecture with primary operations in France and backup operations in Austria to ensure reliability.
- Biometric data collection for children will start at age six, with special protections and trained officials required.
- The system will automatically check applicant data against other EU databases like SIS, EES, and ETIAS to identify security risks.
Speeches
12 Speeches in total
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Sophia IN 'T VELD
Renew
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 767/2008, (EC) No 810/2009, (EU) 2016/399, (EU) 2017/2226, (EU) 2018/1240, (EU) 2018/1860, (EU) 2018/1861, (EU) 2019/817 and (EU) 2019/1896 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Decisions 2004/512/EC and 2008/633/JHA, for the purpose of reforming the Visa Information System
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 767/2008, Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, Regulation (EU) 2017/2226, Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Regulation XX/2018 [Interoperability Regulation], and Decision 2004/512/EC and repealing Council Decision 2008/633/JHA
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