In an age where global mobility must meet high security standards, two innovative EU-funded projects CarMen and BorderForce are coming together to shape the future of European border management. In a recent joint event „Towards seamless and secure borders: Joint synergies of CarMen & BorderForce projects in border management,” held on July 30th 2025, both consortia explored how their complementary approaches can strengthen border security while safeguarding fundamental rights.
At the heart of both CarMen and BorderForce lies a common mission: enhancing border control systems without compromising privacy, legal compliance, and ethical standards. CarMen is redefining identity verification through next-generation biometric authentication “on the move”, enabling non-stop border crossings and seamless traveler experiences. BorderForce delivers real-time situational awareness, deploying self-sufficient, transportable command and control stations that are configurable and extendable for various border scenarios. Together, these projects form two halves of a holistic approach: CarMen brings the intelligence, BorderForce delivers the oversight.
A recent strategic meeting between the CarMen and BorderForce consortia provided a valuable platform to explore synergies and deepen collaboration in the realm of border security and innovation.
CarMen presented its focus on biometric identity management and non-intrusive, real-time traveler verification, while BorderForce highlighted its expertise in surveillance, data fusion, operational command, and immersive training.
The two consortia identified shared objectives, including a commitment to enhancing automation and operational efficiency, developing resilient and interoperable systems, and maintaining the highest levels of ethical and legal compliance.
Looking ahead, both groups discussed key technical challenges, risk management strategies, and the importance of open dialogue and ongoing cooperation. With field trials, conferences, and joint workshops on the horizon, CarMen and BorderForce are dedicated to continued engagement, ensuring that Europe’s borders are not only secure, but also smart, adaptive, and humane.