EU Projects in Action

The impact of violent extremism is most felt locally, affecting communities directly. To respond to the evolving landscape of extremism, the EU funded project icommit has developed a comprehensive toolkit strengthening stakeholder's preparedness to prevent and counter extremism on the ground.

The EU-funded research project, METICOS, has been working to advance the adoption of smart border control technologies by better understanding user acceptance. Its findings have the potential to increase the adoption of innovative border checks solutions both by authorities and by travellers.

RAPAK project helps to collect and analyse information from border crossing points, and open sources on the situation at and beyond Pakistan’s borders. This analysis enables policy makers, managers and operational officers to address identified threats and risks more efficiently.

Since Russia's aggression against Ukraine in 2022, the EU has shown unwavering solidarity to the most vulnerable victims of the war in Ukraine, providing a comprehensive response to the humanitarian crisis and funding projects to support the integration of displaced people in the EU.

When security breaches occur, quick and coordinated action is of the essence. With the support of EU funds, the Central Bureau of Investigation and Police Operational Units in Poland are improving intelligence sharing and protocols to respond to potential breaches, ensuring security in the Union.

RAYUELA has created a video game with 6 cyber-adventures that address important issues such as online grooming, cyberbullying, fake news, and phishing. The game was designed not only to protect victims, but also to prevent the young people from becoming criminals in the cyber world.

To combat the complex issue of migrant smuggling, the EU has been supporting research and innovation projects through the Horizon 2020 funding programme. These projects have made significant strides in developing AI-powered tools to counter migrant smuggling and enhance maritime surveillance. 

Retrieving electronic evidence promptly and asking the right questions can make the difference in solving cybercrime cases. The E-learning package eFirst 2.0 aims to equip law enforcement agents with the basics of electronic evidence and crimes related to new technologies.

Events such as climate change, hurricanes, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic have shown how important it is for communities to be prepared for disasters. The EU-funded CORE project is helping policymakers and stakeholders address threats from these disasters.