Overview

The aim of this policy is to conceive and implement measures to improve security, mainly to protect citizens against terrorism.

In the process, DG TREN cooperates with the other Commission services covering subjects of law enforcement administrations (police, justice, customs etc), with Transport and Energy operators, and with third countries as well as the relevant international institutions.

DG TREN proposes legislation, implements inspection programs and allocates funds for research.

The concept of “security” includes all actions aimed at physical protection of energy and transport facilities and infrastructures.