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"One of the attributes of a common EU area of freedom, security and justice is that of the removal of internal borders, especially within the Schengen area. In turn, this has rendered the external borders of EU Member States a matter of common concern and has made the need for an integrated management of external borders ever more compelling.
With 42 672 km of external sea borders and 8 826 km of land borders, the Schengen free-movement area comprises 25 countries (including three non-EU states) enabling free internal travel for nearly half a billion people across the continent. The abolition of internal borders has facilitated freedom of movement for citizens in an unprecedented manner.
However, this calls for a coordinated approach in securing external borders. Whereas external borders remain open and efficient for bona fide travellers and for people who need protection, they must be closed for cross-border crime and for other illicit activities.
Integrated management ensuring a uniform and high level of control and surveillance is therefore necessary. This calls for the adoption and implementation of common rules, as well as increased cooperation between Member States in securing their external borders. A more combined effort is needed, along with greater pooling of resources."@en1
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