The setting-up of the second-generation SIS is an absolute prerequisite for the involvement of the new Member States in the area without internal frontiers. Following the Council meeting on 28 and 29 May 2001 which confirmed that priority must be given to developing SIS II by 2006, the Commission agreed to be responsible for financing and developing the system (by virtue of its responsibility for implementing the Community budget). However, the Commission points out that the project will be developed in close cooperation with the Member States, the applicant countries, the Council, the European Parliament and the Joint Supervisory Authority (JSA)."
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