Methodological Solution for Sustainable Common Security Risk Management at the External Border
Journal: Preprints.org
Year: 2026

Several state institutions are involved in border security management, including border guards, customs services, veterinary and phytosanitary supervision, as well as other institutions whose areas of responsibility overlap at border control points. In this study, we found that most EU member states still use sectoral systems, with varying degrees of cooperation. The authors emphasise the importance of providing a unified (comprehensive, integrated, and sustainable) approach to border security r