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The strategic direction for the next phase of the EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) information environment has been set out, following the endorsement of the Interoperability Roadmap 2027–2028 by Home Affairs Ministers at their meeting on 8 December 2026 in Brussels. The Roadmap outlines how the EU’s large-scale IT systems — and the interoperability components that connect them — will continue to evolve in the years ahead.
Interoperability remains central to efficient border management, asylum and migration procedures, and internal security. By enabling authorities to consult several EU systems quickly and securely, it strengthens identity management, supports the detection of identity fraud and enhances operational decision-making.
A coordinated path for 2027 and 2028
The Roadmap presents key milestones for 2027–2028, including the alignment of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the Schengen Information System (SIS) with the interoperability architecture, the introduction of the Multiple-Identity Detector (MID), the entry into operation of Prüm II Router and the broader operationalisation of the interoperability architecture in 2028.
The remaining elements of this phase will be finalised in cooperation with key stakeholders and presented to the JHA Council at the beginning of next year.
Delivering on the Roadmap endorsed by the Council in March 2025
The 2027–2028 Roadmap builds on the interoperability workplan endorsed by the Council in March 2025, which continues to guide eu-LISA’s technical and operational priorities.
In 2026, the Agency will continue integrating core interoperability components — including the European Search Portal (ESP), the Common Identity Repository (CIR), the Multiple-Identity Detector (MID) and the Central Reporting and Statistics Repository (CRRS) — across the relevant large-scale IT systems. A major focus will be the new Eurodac, a key instrument supporting asylum and migration management and a prerequisite for the implementation of the Pact. Its timely delivery, foreseen for June 2026, remains closely linked to the broader interoperability landscape.
A shared commitment to delivery
Successful implementation of the interoperability framework relies on close coordination among Member States, EU institutions and Agencies. Clear scope, legal certainty and consistent planning will remain essential as this work progresses.
The Council’s endorsement of the Interoperability Roadmap 2027–2028 provides strategic clarity for the next phase of development and reaffirms the shared ambition to ensure that Europe’s information systems operate in a coherent, efficient and future-proof manner.
