The Directorate-General for Security (DG SAFE) works to facilitate Parliament activities, while guaranteeing sufficient protection to people, assets and information.
Its main tasks are:
- providing the most appropriate security and safety services to Members and the institution;
- deploying appropriate security measures, based on applicable security policies and sound risk assessment;
- facilitating accreditation and access to Parliament premises and welcoming a wide range of occupants and visitors, including - Members and their entourage, Parliament and other EU institutions officials, service providers, journalists, interest group representatives, diplomats and general visitors;
- deploying and managing innovative and efficient physical access control systems;
- communicating, training and informing on security and safety matters;
- cooperating with all entities and groups to enhance security posture and create a positive security culture;
- assuring security, safety and prevention needs 24 hours a day, ensuring remote monitoring of buildings and technical installations.
