EUs 'Mr Anti-terrorism' on the challenges facing the Union[fr][de] 

In an interview with EurActiv on 1 March 2005, Mr de Vries discussed the following issues:

• SITCEN: an EU level body which has been expanded to bring together member state analysts on both external intelligence and internal security;
• biometrics in passports - problems and solutions;
• the differing approach of the EU and US to counter-terrorism policy;
• the push towards democracy in Islamic states;
• the fundamental need for co-operation amongst member states. 

Read the full interview with Mr de Vries.