23-09-2019 14:00
Fifth meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group (JPSG) on Europol

European Parliament, József Antall building (JAN) 4Q2, Brussels, Belgium
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The fifth meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group on Europol (JPSG) took place on 23-24 September 2019 in Brussels. The JPSG brought together Members of national parliaments and the European Parliament to fulfill the scrutiny and oversight on the activities of Europol including on fundamental rights. The JPSG meets at least twice a year. It is Co-Chaired by the European Parliament and the country holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The agenda included interventions by Europol Executive Director, Ms Catherine De Bolle, Minister of Interior of Finland, Ms Maria Ohisalo, Chairperson of the Europol Management Board, Mr Andrei Linta, or assistant EDPS, Mr Wojciech Wiewiórowski. There were as well high profile discussions on topics such as the findings by the Europol Cooperation Board, the Europol's information management priorities in 2019, review of the Rules of Procedure, as well as a keynote speech by the Commissioner for the Security Union, Sir Julian KING.