Annex II List of specific actions

Setting up consular cooperation mechanisms between at least two Member States resulting in economies of scale as regards the processing of applications and the issuing of visas at consulates in accordance with the principles on cooperation laid down in the Visa Code, including common visa application centres.

Purchasing means of transport and operating equipment that are considered necessary for the deployment during joint operations by the Frontex Agency and which shall be put at the disposal of the Frontex Agency in accordance with the second and third subparagraph of Article 7(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2007/2004.

F1Border control activities such as border checks and border surveillance measures in areas facing currently or potentially high or disproportionate migratory pressure, or both, including activities related to the establishment, development and operation of hotspot areas, as defined in Article 2(10) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1624 of the European Parliament and of the Council ^f1 , as well as, where necessary, support to border management activities in third countries.