Security and law enforcement

Portfolio overview

Security has emerged as a complex challenge. Emerging threats, including those related to digital technologies, chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive agents, are challenging the very foundations of democratic institutions and the European way of life. There is a critical need to anticipate and manage risks of conventional, unconventional and hybrid threats through timely and integrated policy response.  

This portfolio aims to provide science- and evidence-based support to EU policymakers and law enforcement agencies, based on a comprehensive view of security. It will provide key integrated research efforts embracing the full spectrum of security. 

Objectives

Aim to improve the European Security Union  
Foster better coherence and integration across all policy initiatives relevant to security. 
Support security policy
Provide support in areas such as:
border security
law enforcement in a digital age
crime
resilience of critical entities and protection of public spaces
terrorism
radicalisation
mitigation of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive materials (CBRNE) risks
crime involving nuclear or other radioactive material.
Build networks of key stakeholders 
Combine security capabilities by building strong professional networks in Member States concerned with nuclear security/forensics, transport security, border management, fight against cybercrime, law enforcement, digital forensics and CBRNE threats. 
Contribute to borders management 
Support effective EU border management and help to restore the Schengen area without border controls, through research in modern technologies, in close cooperation with Frontex, eu-LISA and Europol. 
Anticipate security risks and opportunities 
Anticipate risks and opportunities driven by geopolitical, social and technological developments, with relevant security and law enforcement authorities.