(5)Border control at external borders is in the interest not only of the Member State at whose external borders it is carried out but of all Member States which have abolished internal border control and the Union as a whole. Member States are required to ensure high standards in the management of their external borders, including through enhanced cooperation between border guards, police, customs and other relevant authorities. The Union provides active support through the provision of financing support by the relevant Union agencies and management of the Schengen Evaluation and Monitoring Mechanism established by Council Regulation (EU) 2022/922note. The rules applicable to external borders need to be reinforced in order to better respond to new challenges that have recently emerged at the external borders.
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