Communication from the Commission … Development of the Schengen Information System II and possible synergies with a future Visa Information System (VIS)

Summary:

The objective of this Communication is to:

• Present to the Council and the European Parliament the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) progress report for the activities carried out in the first half of 2003 and future schedule.
• Present an abridged version of the results of the feasibility study, which was carried out on the setting up of a new generation of the Schengen Information System.
• Highlight the budgetary repercussions of SIS II, based on the detailed budget estimates of the feasibility study.
• Suggest solutions for the location and future management of SIS II.
• Point out how synergies with a possible future Visa Information System (VIS) could be brought about.