"The proposed changes are aimed at strengthening coordination within the EU, will allow states to get better tools to counter the difficulties in managing the common external borders of the EU, as well as internal borders in the Schengen area," RIA Novosti quotes the proposal of the European Commission.
In addition, measures such as reducing the number of checkpoints and strengthening the protection of the EU's external border are proposed.
The European Commission invites EU countries to update bilateral agreements on readmission, improve cooperation between law enforcement agencies in border areas, and streamline the procedure for introducing controls at the internal borders of the European Union.
It is noted that the main task of these transformations will be to guarantee the safety of residents and guests of the Schengen zone.
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the EU countries should develop a common concept of European strategic sovereignty.