Governing bodies

Throughout 2023, eu-LISA continued its efforts to contribute to a fully functioning and resilient Schengen area for the benefit of European citizens. Since all JHA systems managed by the Agency support the implementation of EU policies in the areas of border management, visas, migration and asylum, digitalisation, and contribute to combating organised crime and terrorism, their continued evolution and maintenance

2022 marked eu-LISA's 10th Anniversary, presenting an opportunity to appreciate its achievements and contributions to the effective functioning of the Schengen area. During the past decade, eu-LISA has grown from a small technical agency to the ‘digital heart of Schengen’. Today, the Agency drives the digital transformation of the EU's border and migration management systems, and facilitates free movement within

According to eu-LISA Management Board decision (No 2017-037 REV 1), the working language of the eu-LISA is English. English is also predominantly used by the main stakeholders of the Agency, operating at European level for public consultations, meetings and the publication of technical, legal or policy documents. The vast majority of eu-LISA communication is conducted in English. Where appropriate, the

In 2017 eu-LISA celebrates its fifth year of operations. These first five years have been an exciting journey as we built up a dynamic and agile organisation. Today, we provide high quality services and solutions to EU Member States, contributing to their efforts to make Europe safer. These five years have been challenging, but rewarding. In this short time, eu-LISA

The anniversary edition of the eu-LISA Annual Conference, "10 Years as The Digital Heart of Schengen", marking a decade of activity for the Agency, was organised in cooperation with the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and held in Tallinn and online. Reuniting over 130 participants in Tallinn and almost double online (260), the event took stock

On 8 October 2015, eu-LISA held a working-level conference in Tallinn entitled “The future tested Towards a Smart Borders reality”. The event aimed to convene a diverse group of stakeholders and experts to discuss the evolution of border management in Europe and the technical solutions to be put in place. The various speakers and panellists involved in the conference evoked

The Single Programming Document (SPD) for the 2024–2026 period presents a structured overview of the Agency's planned objectives and activities to ensure transparency, accountability and efficient use of the financial and human resources allocated to eu-LISA. This SPD serves as guidance to eu-LISA's priorities and activities based on the Agency’s operational objectives and the EU's political priorities. As such, it

The aim of the Single Programming Document 2021–2023 is to set the activities to be executed by the Agency in 2021 as well as the allocation of available human and financial resources to them. It also provides a multiannual outlook until 2023 on planned major activities and projects.

The purpose of eu-LISA's Programming Document is to give a structured overview of the main objectives and activities to be achieved and performed in 2018 and beyond. It reveals the connections and the logic in the breakdown of our long-term strategic goals into multi-annual and annual objectives and outcomes. Taking into consideration the necessity of a strong control on expenses