Tag #Barriers

What is the European Commission's new stance on using EU funds for border barriers, and what factors are driving this change?

The European Commission has opened the door to using EU funds for border barriers, acknowledging the need to reassess border management needs given recent trends. This follows requests from MEPs to financially support national border projects, particularly concerning hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus. While the EU has previously funded border management equipment, funding for physical barriers like walls or fences has been prohibited.