EU border control is becoming harmonised and automated
Security risks and efficiency pressures at the EU's external borders are being highlighted as the number of passengers rises. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and its partners have developed a set of best practices for automated border control as part of the international FastPass project. Automation will bring security, speed, cost-effectiveness and reliability to border control. Passenger self-service at border control is a growing trend at Europe’s external frontiers. Harmonised solutions will provide faster border checks and shorter waiting times for passengers. At the same