Page contentsPage contents Evaluations assess the performance of an EU action. Impact assessments examine whether there is a need for an EU action and analyse the possible impacts of available solutions.At DG HOME policy makers carry out evaluations and impact assessments as part of the policy preparation process. The aim of each is to examine how a particular policy issue is or should be addressed to achieve set objectives. Evaluations and impact assessments follow an integrated approach – policy makers examine the impacts across environmental, social and economic pillars of sustainable development. Thus, both process successfully contribute to the main-streaming of sustainability in policymaking at the Union level. Evaluations During an evaluation, a specific EU law, policy or funding programme is assessed based on its:effectiveness (whether it reached set objectives),efficiency (what are the costs and benefits),relevance (whether it responds to stakeholders' needs),coherence (how well it works with other actions) andEU added value (what are the benefits of acting at an EU level).Evaluation findings help the Commission decide whether EU actions should be continued or changed.Passenger name record (PNR) data – evaluation of DirectiveEU Agency for Asylum - evaluationSecurity & border management – evaluation of the Schengen Information System (SIS) Return RegulationEvaluation of the Council Framework Decision on criminal acts and applicable penalties for drug traffickingImplementation of the EU drugs strategy and EU drugs action plan 2021-2025 – evaluationEU information systems for freedom, security and justice – eu-LISA evaluationAMIF 2014-2020 Ex-post EvaluationISF Police 2014-2020 Ex-post EvaluationISF BV 2014-2020 Ex-post EvaluationAMIF 2021-2027 Mid-Term EvaluationBMVI 2021-2027 Mid-Term EvaluationISF 2021-2027 Mid-Term EvaluationCriminalisation of money laundering – evaluation of Directive 2018/1673European Migration Network - evaluationMore information on Evaluations in the Commission. Impact assessments Impact assessments examine whether there is a need for an EU action and they analyse the possible impacts of available solutions. Impact assessments are carried out during the preparation phase, before the Commission finalises a proposal for a new law. They provide evidence to inform and support the decision-making process.European Border and Coast Guard – update of EU rulesFighting organised crime – new EU rulesLaw enforcement cooperation – new Europol regulation (proposal)European Critical Communication SystemPreventing terrorism – new rules on the marketing and use of high-risk chemicalsMarketing and use of explosives precursors – updated rulesFirearms trafficking DirectiveMore information on Impact assessments in the Commission Completed evaluations and impact assessments Completed evaluationsEvaluation of the Visa CodeEuropean Border and Coast Guard/Frontex – standing corps review and evaluation of RegulationEvaluation of the European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN)Evaluation of the EU Drugs Strategy 2013-2020 and of the EU Action Plan on Drugs 2017-2020EU agency for law enforcement training (CEPOL) – evaluation (2016-20)Evaluation of Directive 2017/541 on combating terrorismEvaluation of the EU policy on Advance Passenger Information (API)Evaluation of the Schengen Facility Instrument for CroatiaEvaluation of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)Evaluation of Council Directive 2008/114 of 8 December 2008 on the identification and designation of European critical infrastructures and the assessment of the need to improve their protectionEx-post evaluation of the four instruments under the General Programme 'Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows' (SOLID)Ex-post evaluation of the 'Prevention, Preparedness and Consequence Management of Terrorism and other Security related risks Programme' ('CIPS') (2007-2013)Ex-post evaluation of the 'Prevention of and Fight against Crime Programme' ('ISEC') (2007-2013)Mid-term evaluation of the 'Europe for Citizens Programme' (2014-2020)Evaluation of the Regulation on export, import and transit licensing or authorisation systems of firearmsLegal Migration Fitness CheckInterim evaluation of the implementation of the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) 2014-2020Interim evaluation of the implementation of the Internal Security Fund (ISF) 2014-2020Completed impact assessmentsTravel – digitalising travel documents to make travelling easierSecurity-related information sharing − reciprocal access for frontline officers in the EU and key partner countriesEU Talent PoolFighting human trafficking – review of EU rulesCombating child sexual abuse – review of EU rulesFirearms – review of export rules and import & transit measuresStrengthening the automated data exchange under the Prüm frameworkBorder & law enforcement - advance passenger information (API) - revised rulesPolice cooperation – stronger mandate for EuropolProtecting critical infrastructure in the EU – new rulesSecurity & border management – Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanismDrugs and drug addiction – expanding the mandate of the European monitoring centreTemporary checks at internal borders – amending the Schengen Borders CodeSecurity & border management – Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanismEU police cooperation code – tackling cross-border serious & organised crimeFighting child sexual abuse: detection, removal and reporting of illegal content onlineFighting organised crime – freezing and confiscating the proceeds of crimeFighting organised crime – strengthening the mandate of EU Asset Recovery OfficesEntering the EU - online visa application process and digital visaMigration & mobility – strengthening the rights of non-EU nationals with long-term resident statusSingle work & residence permit for non-EU nationalsCombatting Fraud and Counterfeiting of Non-Cash Means of PaymentVisa Information System (VIS) and Community Code on visas (the Visa Code)Interoperability of information systems for migration and securityRevision of the Regulation on the marketing and use of explosives precursors
