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29 April 2008, by Kruse Imke,
Trauner Florian
With the Eastern Enlargement successfully completed, the EU is searching for a proper balance between internal security and external stabilisation that is acceptable to all sides. This paper focuses on an EU foreign policy instrument that is a case in point for this struggle: EC visa facilitation and readmission agreements. By looking on the EU’s strategy on visa facilitation and readmission, this paper aims at offering a first systematic analysis of the objectives, substance and political implications of these agreements.
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28 April 2008, by Alegre Susie
Human Rights and the Future of the European Union argues that EU institutions must be governed by a clear and coherent legally binding and enforceable human rights framework. Without such a framework, the EU risks becoming a black hole for fundamental rights rather than a champion of the principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law on which it was founded.
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28 April 2008, by European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
ECRE launches a new report entitled Sharing Responsibility for Refugee Protection in Europe: Dublin Reconsidered. This report highlights the inherent limitations and injustices of the Dublin system, which transfers asylum seekers between EU Member States, and outlines alternative proposals for a fairer and more efficient system.
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28 avril 2008, par Balzacq Thierry
Ce briefing paper ad hoc offre un résumé actualisé des implications de la politique européenne de voisinage (PEV) dans le domaine de la justice et des affaires intérieures. Et ce de trois manières : premièrement, il fournit une présentation détaillée des dispositions relatives à la gestion des frontières communes, au contrôle de l’immigration illégale et à la politique des visas. Deuxièmement, le document examine le contenu et les effets des politiques et outils de l’UE lorsqu’ils concernent les contrôles aux frontières. Troisièmement, et finalement, le document pèse le pouvoir du Parlement européen dans les domaines examinés, en s’axant sur les accords de réadmission. Chaque chapitre présente une série de recommandations politiques
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28 April 2008, by Balzacq Thierry
This ad hoc briefing paper offers an up to date account of the implications of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) in justice and home affairs. It does so in three ways: First, it provides a comprehensive presentation of the provisions on common management of borders, control of illegal migration and visa policy. Second, the paper discusses the content and effects of EU policies and tools as they related to border controls. Third, and finally, the paper weights the power of the European Parliament in the fields discussed, by focusing on readmission agreements. Each chapter offers a set of policy recommendations.
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23 avril 2008, par European Presidency
Lors de la réunion du Conseil de l’UE « justice et affaires intérieures », présidée aujourd’hui à Luxembourg par M. Lovro Šturm, les ministres de la justice sont parvenus à un accord sur le texte de la proposition de modification de la décision-cadre de 2002 sur la lutte contre le terrorisme. La proposition introduit de nouvelles infractions, notamment l’incitation publique à commettre des infractions terroristes, le recrutement et l’entraînement pour le terrorisme. La proposition renforcera l’efficacité de la lutte contre le terrorisme mondial tout en garantissant la liberté, la sécurité et le droit.
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23 avril 2008, par European Presidency
M. Lovro Šturm, ministre slovène de la Justice, et M. Dragutin Mate, ministre slovène de l’Intérieur, participeront, dans le cadre de la troïka présidentielle, à la 8ième réunion du Conseil de partenariat permanent UE–Russie dans le domaine de l’espace commun de liberté, de sécurité et de justice, qui débutera, le 24 avril 2008 à Saint-Pétersbourg, par un dîner de travail et une discussion sur la lutte contre les stupéfiants. Le lendemain, la rencontre se poursuivra à une réunion officielle et se terminera par une conférence de presse.
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23 April 2008, by European Commission
Police coordination centre in The Hague to join family of EU bodies.
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23 avril 2008, par European Commission
Le centre de coordination policière siégeant à la Haye fera désormais partie de la famille des organismes de l’Union.
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22 April 2008, by European Council
Today the Council reached a common approach on the amendment of the Framework Decision on combating terrorism proposed by the Commission on 6 November 2008. The amendment up-dates the Framework Decision making public provocation to commit a terrorist offence, recruitment and training for terrorism punishable behaviour, also when committed through the Internet. The amendment is well-balanced in terms of its effects on freedom of speech and general respect for human rights.
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22 avril 2008, par European Council
Aujourd’hui, le Conseil a arrêté une position commune sur la modification de la décision-cadre relative à la lutte contre le terrorisme, proposée par la Commission le 6 novembre 2008. La modification actualise la décision-cadre en rendant passibles de poursuites la provocation publique à commettre des infractions terroristes ainsi que le recrutement et l’entraînement à des fins de terrorisme, y compris par Internet. La modification est équilibrée quant à ses effets sur la liberté d’expression, comme en termes de respect des droits humains en général.
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22 April 2008, by European Commission
A recent Eurobarometer survey shows that 64% of EU citizens are concerned about data protection issues and feel that awareness and information on these topics are not yet satisfactory. Data controllers in private companies generally agree that the requirements of the data protection law are necessary in order to guarantee a high level of protection for consumers and the fundamental rights of citizens. However, half of them believe that legislation cannot cope with the increasing amount of personal information being exchanged.
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22 avril 2008, par European Commission
Une enquête Eurobaromètre récente montre que 64 % des citoyens européens sont préoccupés par les questions de protection des données et qu’ils estiment que la prise de conscience et les informations dans ce domaine laissent encore à désirer. La plupart des responsables du traitement dans les entreprises privées considèrent qu’il faut des normes légales de protection des données pour garantir un niveau élevé de protection des consommateurs et les droits fondamentaux des citoyens. Toutefois, la moitié d’entre eux pensent que la législation ne peut faire face au volume croissant d’informations personnelles échangées.
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22 April 2008, by European Commission
National laws on data protection demand good data management practices on the part of the entities that process data: the «data controllers». These include the obligation to process data fairly and in a secure manner, and to use personal data for well-defined and legitimate purposes. National laws also guarantee a series of rights for data subjects.
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16 April 2008, by Brouwer Evelien
The European Commission’s proposals for a European Border Management Strategy are based on an almost blind faith in the use of large-scale databases, identification measures and biometrics for immigration and border control purposes. Yet these measures entail a risk to the protection of not only the right to privacy and the right to data protection, but also to the freedom of movement and the principle of non-discrimination.
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16 April 2008, by European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)
On 10 April, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted an Opinion on the European Commission’s proposal amending, among others, the Directive on Privacy and electronic communications, usually referred to as the ePrivacy Directive.
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16 avril 2008, par Contrôleur européen de la protection des données
Le 10 avril, le Contrôleur européen de la protection des données (CEPD) a adopté un avis sur la proposition de la Commission modifiant, entre autres, la directive « vie privée et communications électroniques ».
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14 April 2008, by European Court of First Instance
Annulment of Council Decision 2002/460/EC: of 17 June 2002 implementing Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism and repealing Decision 2002/334/EC (OJ 2002 L 160, p. 26), in so far as the PKK is included on the list of persons, groups and entities to whom those provisions apply, and, in the alternative, a declaration that Council Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001 of 27 December 2001 on specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities with a view to combating terrorism (OJ 2001 L 344, pl 70) is illegal - Case C-229/05 P referred back by the Court after cassation
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9 April 2008, by General secretariat of the Council
On 10 and 11 March 2008, government’s experts from the European Union and from the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) met in Brussels to discuss migration issues. The third experts meeting was an opportune occasion to exchange views and information on developments since the 2nd EU§LAC Experts meeting on Migration held in Cartagena de Indias and allowed for a fruitful debate and identification of concrete areas for continued dialogue and cooperation between both regions.
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8 April 2008, by European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights
In the statement on the occasion of International Roma Day, Anastasia Crickley, Chairperson of FRA’s Management Board emphasised the importance of implementation of anti-discrimination legislation and of programmes and policies that aim to ensure equal opportunity for Roma and Travellers in the Member States of the European Union. FRA welcomes the moves towards greater coordination of EU Member States in combating discrimination against Roma and Travellers and in improving their inclusion.