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Gender Mainstreaming in the parliamentary work of the LIBE Committee EN

14-03-2024 PE 760.751 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, is aimed at assessing the state of implementation of gender mainstreaming activities in the parliamentary work of the LIBE Committee and, particularly, it analyses the adoption of a gender mainstreaming and intersectional approach in LIBE’s legislative and non-legislative work in the 2021–2022 period.
Autoriai : SAMEK LODOVICI Manuela, LOI Daniela, CRIPPA Alessandra,PESCE Flavia, CHARRY CAMARGO Maria Juliana & FERRARI Elena

The EU as a « Union of Equality »? EN

05-03-2024 PE 759.624 LIBE
Išsami analizė
Santrauka : This briefing, drafted by the Policy Department on Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs in the view of the LIBE Workshop on “The EU as a Union of Equality?” organised for the LIBE Committee, aims at providing relevant information and updates on the various strategies, action plans and strategic frameworks launched by the Commission under the Union of Equality umbrella, as well as on other equality directives, framework decisions and initiatives falling under the same remit.

The situation of Article 2 TEU values in Denmark EN

09-02-2024 PE 754.178 LIBE
Išsami analizė
Santrauka : This briefing, written by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs - Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group, examines the situation of Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Denmark and how the values of Article 2 of the TEU are respected and implemented in the country.
Autoriai : Ottavio MARZOCCHI, AMANDA VICTORIA WIKSTRÖM AVARIA, ALINA-THERESA SCHNEDL

The situation of Article 2 TEU values in Estonia EN

09-02-2024 PE 754.387 LIBE
Išsami analizė
Santrauka : This briefing, written by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs - Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group, examines the situation of Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Estonia and how the values of Article 2 of the TEU are respected and implemented in the country.
Autoriai : Ottavio MARZOCCHI, AMANDA VICTORIA WIKSTRÖM AVARIA, ALINA-THERESA SCHNEDL

Establishing an EU talent Pool EN

02-02-2024 PE 757.786 DEVE LIBE EMPL CULT
Briefing
Santrauka : The problem definition and problem drivers in the impact assessment (IA) appear to be well-supported by evidence. The IA provides a well-structured analysis of the existing situation and the likelihood for the problem to persist. The IA identifies the initiative's general and specific objectives, which appear to be specific, achievable, relevant and time-bound, but not measurable, as recommended by the Better Regulation Toolbox 'S.M.A.R.T.' criteria. The IA does not define more detailed operational objectives as recommended by the BRG; instead, it provides a list of performance monitoring indicators directly linked to the specific objectives. The IA provides a sufficient range and description of the policy options. It offers an assessment of the options and presents the intervention logic in a clear and transparent manner, where the options are linked to the problem drivers and the specific objectives and their drivers. The IA analyses, in a comprehensive and balanced manner, qualitatively and, where possible, quantitatively, the main expected economic, social and fundamental rights, and environmental impacts, covering specifically effectiveness, efficiency and coherence. The IA explains how the preferred option would contribute to the SDGs; however, additional SDGs (e.g. SDG 5 on gender equality) should have been examined. The analysis of impacts on third and developing countries would have benefited from more attention, given the strong external dimension of the proposal. The IA provides a comprehensive summary of the preferred option's (PO2) costs and benefits for the affected stakeholder groups. It is transparent about data uncertainties and assumptions. Stakeholders were widely consulted and their views were taken into account. The preferred option enjoys broad stakeholder support, with any divergent views sufficiently presented in the dedicated annex of the IA. Overall, the annex on stakeholder consultation appears to be very informative and comprehensive; however, the feedback from this consultation strategy could have been better reflected in the IA, particularly regarding the available policy options and their potential impacts. A SME test was carried out. However, it appears that no targeted SME consultation was conducted. The Commission made efforts to take the RSB's comments into account, but some weaknesses remain (for example, as regards the description of the specific objectives in S.M.A.R.T.er terms, and a more in-depth analysis of the impacts on third and developing countries).
Autoriai : Andriana EFTHYMIADOU

Enforcement of EU law in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Policy. EN

18-01-2024 PE 755.914 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, provides a quantitative and qualitative analysis of how EU law in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (AFSJ) is currently enforced. It discusses traditional enforcement tools like infringement actions, budgetary conditionalities and other policy-based monitoring and evaluation methods. Based on this it formulates policy recommendations to further improve AFSJ-enforcement in a comprehensive manner.
Autoriai : MORIJN John

Reception Conditions Across the EU EN

24-11-2023 PE 755.908 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, is based on concrete quantitative and qualitative evidence, existing available data, studies and analysis from various sources and documents from national and international institutions. It makes a legal and policy analysis of the EU and international standards applicable to the reception of applicants for international protection, and provides a comparative overview of the implementation of the Reception Conditions and Temporary Protection Directives and of further international norms across EUMS. Attention is also paid to how the EU supports and ensures EUMS’ compliance with existing rules on reception conditions. The study concludes with policy recommendations addressed to relevant actors – including at Member State and European institutions – involved in the provision of reception conditions across the EU.
Autoriai : Catherine WOOLLARD, Josephine LIEBL, Eleonora TESTI, Martin WAGNER, Justyna SEGES FRELAK, Andrew GEDDES, Rachel WESTERBY

Open SLAPP Cases in 2022 and 2023 EN

09-11-2023 PE 756.468 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study was commissioned by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the European Parliament to analyse SLAPP cases and threats which were initiated in 2022 and 2023. The study provides a detailed analysis of the topics of public interest associated with the identified legal actions or legal threats, the cross-border implications of the public interest matter under dispute and, to the extent possible, information about victims, the cause of action, and litigation tactics engaged. Drawing on these findings, recommendations have been formulated on regulatory responses to SLAPPs.
Autoriai : Justin BORG-BARTHET & Francesca FARRINGTON

The situation of Article 2 TEU values in Bulgaria - LIBE mission to Bulgaria 12-13 October 2023 EN

12-10-2023 PE 755.097 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, written by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs - Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group, examines the situation of Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Bulgaria and how Article 2 TEU values are respected and implemented in the country.
Autoriai : Ottavio MARZOCCHI

Policy Departments' Monthly highlights - September 2023 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, on the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

The European Media Freedom Act: media freedom, freedom of expression and pluralism EN

27-07-2023 PE 747.930 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study analyses the European Media Freedom Act proposal. It provides a political and historical overview of EU policies in the field of media and on information society at large, also taking into account the debate regarding EU competences on media pluralism and media freedom. The study reasons on the legal basis of the proposed Act, and then analyses the provisions of it under each of the Chapters of the Act, basing on relevant academic literature, policy documents, and empirical data. It concludes with policy recommendations.
Autoriai : Elda BROGI

Conversion Practices on LGBT+ People EN

14-07-2023 PE 752.385 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), examines “conversion practices” (also called “conversion therapies”) aimed at changing, repressing or suppressing the sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of LGBT+ persons. Such practices, due to their discriminatory, degrading, harmful and fraudulent nature, are being banned in a growing number of States, including EU Member States. The study analyses and compares selected national legislations before examining the possibilities to counter such practices at EU level, and makes recommendations.
Autoriai : Ottavio MARZOCCHI

Advance Passenger Information (API) - An analysis of the European Commission’s proposals to reform the API legal framework EN

08-06-2023 PE 745.768 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, aims to analyse the European Commission’s proposals to reform the legal framework on the processing of Advance Passenger Information (API) data. The analysis takes stock of the current legal framework regarding the processing of travellers’ data. Then, it provides an outline of the Commission’s proposals, followed by an assessment of the fundamental rights implications, in particular the right to respect for private life (Article 7 of the EU Charter of fundamental rights), protection of personal data (Article 8) and freedom of movement (Article 45).
Autoriai : Niovi VAVOULA, Valsamis MITSILEGAS

Advance passenger information (API): Revising the rules EN

06-06-2023 PE 747.429 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : The IA examines the nature and scale of the problems sufficiently (the fact that not every person crossing the Schengen external borders is pre-checked with API data and that there are security gaps in the processing of air passenger data for law enforcement purposes). The IA provides a comprehensive description of the options. The sub-options under each of the intervention areas identified are limited and mostly cumulative; the range of alternative options therefore appears limited. The assessment of the options' impacts (social, economic, fundamental rights) is qualitative and quantitative. It appears to be based on sound research and analysis, with clear acknowledgement that available data is limited. The IA provides a comprehensive summary of the costs and benefits of the preferred option for the affected stakeholder groups. Stakeholder views are reflected consistently throughout the IA. However, the Commission decided to carry out targeted consultations rather than a public consultation on the IA – as is normally required – which appears not to be justified in the IA.
Autoriai : DIETER FRIZBERG

An Assessment of the State of the EU Schengen Area and its External Borders EN

15-05-2023 PE 737.109 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This Study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, assesses the state of play of the EU Schengen area and the latest legal and policy developments with direct relevance to the Schengen acquis. It analyses the impact of these developments, and the role of ‘declared crisis’, on the Schengen Borders Code, Luxembourg Court standards and EU Treaty principles and fundamental rights. The Study calls for an approach based on ‘merited or deserved trust’ to uphold the legitimacy of the Schengen area. Such an approach should focus on the effective and timely enforcement of EU rules and Treaty values – chiefly the rule of law and fundamental rights – instead of expanding intra-EU policing and the proliferation of technological surveillance and databases leading to the (in)securitisation of people’s freedom of movement.
Autoriai : Sergio CARRERA, Davide COLOMBI, Roberto CORTINOVIS

Strengthening the Role and Independence of Equality Bodies EN

10-05-2023 PE 747.189 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE), examines and makes recommendations on the two Directives on standards for equality bodies proposed by the Commission in 2022. It explores the current situation for equality bodies, establishing issues that trammel their potential due to inadequacies in the design of their institutional architecture, and the conditions created for their independence, effectiveness, and accessibility. The study finds that the Directives, while requiring strengthening, hold significant promise.
Autoriai : CROWLEY Niall

Proposal for a regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse EN

26-04-2023 PE 740.248 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : On 11 May 2022, the European Commission presented a proposal for a regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse. The European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) has requested this complementary impact assessment of the proposal. Without disputing the need to protect children against child sexual abuse, this study focuses on specific aspects of the proposal, namely the problem definition, the impact of the proposal on the internet and fundamental rights, as well as the necessity and proportionality of the proposed measures.
Autoriai : This study has been written by Gabriëlle op 't Hoog, Linette de Swart, Dr Jan Essink, Guus van der Born, Yannick Ritmeester, Dr Anna Sekuła, Geert Smit of Ecorys, Dr Niovi Vavoula and Andreas Karapatakis of Queen Mary University London, Professor Jeanne Mifsud-Bonnici of Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Professor Bart Preneel of KU Leuven and quality reviewed by Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas of University of Liverpool at the request of the Ex-ante Impact Assessment Unit of the Directorate for Impact Assessment and European Added Value, within the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (EPRS) of the Secretariat of the European Parliament.

Social media platforms and challenges for democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights EN

03-04-2023 PE 743.400 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, examines risks that contemporary social media - focusing in particular on the most widely-used platforms - present for democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights. The study focuses on the governance of online content, provides an assessment of existing EU law and industry practices which address these risks, and evaluates potential opportunities and risks to fundamental rights and other democratic values.
Autoriai : Beatriz BOTERO ARCILA, Rachel GRIFFIN

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - March 2023 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Prisons and detention conditions in the EU EN

06-03-2023 PE 741.374 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, aims to provide background information and policy recommendations concerning prisons and detention conditions in the EU, on the basis of European and national regulations, legislation, policies and practices.
Autoriai : Julia BURCHETT, Anne WEYEMBERGH, Marta RAMAT

The situation of Article 2 TEU values in Greece - LIBE mission to Greece 6-8 March 2023 EN

01-03-2023 PE 745.609 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, written by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs - Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group, examines the situation of Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Greece and how Article 2 TEU values are respected and implemented in the country.
Autoriai : Ottavio MARZOCCHI, CHARLOTTE MARIE HELENE MEISTER

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - February 2023 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Briefing for the LIBE mission to Brussels, Calais and Ter Apel (20-22 February 2023) EN

01-02-2023 PE 743.347 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : This briefing contains background materials for the LIBE Committee mission to Brussels, Calais and Ter Apel (20-22 February 2023). It has been prepared by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee.
Autoriai : Emily GOBET, Georgiana SANDU

Revision of Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims EN

23-01-2023 PE 740.213 LIBE FEMM
Briefing
Santrauka : Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims is the benchmark legislation on the fight against trafficking in human beings (human trafficking) at EU level. It is part of a broader policy framework that entails a range of measures aimed at the prevention and prosecution of trafficking in human beings, as well as protection from and establishment of partnerships against this practice. Despite progress in implementing those measures, trafficking in human beings remains a highly lucrative crime, affecting thousands of individuals, primarily women and girls who are trafficked for sexual exploitation. New digital technologies are widely used to reach out to potential victims and users. Traffickers remain largely unpunished, as do the users of services from victims of trafficking, despite the European Commission and the European Parliament repeatedly calling for the criminalisation of those knowingly using such services. Their impunity has raised increasing concerns about the effectiveness of the directive, and there have been calls for its revision to reinforce existing measures while addressing potential gaps and reducing disparities between EU Member States' systems. This implementation appraisal looks at the practical implementation of the directive in light of the expected Commission proposal for its revision.
Autoriai : MARIE-ASTRID HUEMER

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - January 2023 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Establishing the European health data space EN

11-01-2023 PE 730.342 ENVI LIBE IMCO
Briefing
Santrauka : Overall, the IA describes the scope of the problem sufficiently well, and explains briefly, but convincingly, the need for EU action, although proportionality does not appear to have been dealt with in any depth. The IA does not define any operational objectives, which would illustrate what the deliverables of the specific policy actions are, although it identifies monitoring indicators for the specific objectives. The sufficient range of retained policy options is structured according to increasing levels of regulatory intervention, and appears to be convincing. However, the IA would have benefited from providing a more user-friendly description of some of the envisaged measures. On the whole, the IA appears to have analysed aspects of the economic impact satisfactorily, while the analysis regarding environmental impacts is very limited, although this appears justified based on the problem definition and the objectives identified. As regards social impacts, the IA quantifies the benefits, expressed in terms of savings in health expenditure, for healthcare providers, patients, researchers and innovators. The analysis regarding the impact on SMEs is rather weak, not least considering that 95 % of the companies operating in the medical technologies sector are SMEs. The analysis of the impact on innovation is not dealt with comprehensively, whereas this would perhaps have been warranted considering that increasing innovation in health products and services is part of the general and specific objectives, while the analysis regarding competitiveness is almost non-existent. The IA appears to have addressed the RSB's comments only partially. The proposal appears to be consistent with the analysis carried out in the IA as regards the envisaged measures included in the preferred options.
Autoriai : STEFANO VETTORAZZI

Thematic Digest: Anti-Money Laundering - Research papers for the European Parliament EN

20-12-2022 PE 740.057 LIBE ECON
Glaustai
Santrauka : This collection of publications presents studies, in-depth-analyses and briefings related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), produced or delivered by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies (DG IPOL), the Economic Governance Support Unit (DG IPOL), and the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (EPRS). Combating money laundering and terrorist financing has been part of the EU and the international policy agenda for many years, with a series of reforms of the regulatory framework. At present, work is underway in Parliament and the Council on the most recent comprehensive AML reform package of July 2021. This selection of publications includes analyses on various aspects of the reform package proposals, such as the proposed EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority and the powers and cooperation of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), as well as an appraisal of the Commission Impact Assessment (IA). It is complemented by analyses of the implementation of the existing framework, including with a specific focus on the banking sector.

EU migration and asylum funds for third countries EN

09-12-2022 PE 737.870 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, provides an overview of EU funding for asylum and migration in third countries. It considers funding both from the Justice and Home Affairs funds and the external action funds, covering the previous Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) (2014-2020) and the current MFF (2021-2027) funding periods. The study seeks to identify good practice in EU funding, including but not limited to the two country case studies on Afghanistan and Niger. It proposes a set of recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, coherence and transparency of EU funding.
Autoriai : Catherine WOOLLARD, Josephine LIEBL, Laura DAVIS, Estela CASAJUANA

Assessment of the implementation of the Law Enforcement Directive EN

07-12-2022 PE 740.209 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study analyses the main provisions of Directive (EU) 2016/680 as well as their implementation within national laws in order to contribute to the European Parliament’s positions and findings regarding the evaluation and review of the Directive. In that context, the study identifies shortcomings and explores potential ways forward through a concrete set of recommendations.This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.
Autoriai : Plixavra VOGIATZOGLOU, Thomas MARQUENIE

Revision of Council Directive 2004/82/EC on the obligation of carriers to communicate passenger data EN

06-12-2022 PE 734.699 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : The advance passenger information (API) system dates back to 2004, when the Council adopted Directive 2004/82/EC of 29 April 2004 on the obligation of carriers to communicate passenger data to improve border control and fight against irregular migration (the 'API Directive'). New data sharing schemes have since been developed to improve EU border control and migration management and, specifically, fight terrorism and serious crimes. Today, air carriers are required to transfer not only API but also passenger name records (PNRs) in line with Directive (EU) 2016/681 of 27 April 2016 on the use of PNR data for the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of terrorist offences and serious crime (the 'PNR Directive'). PNRs comprise a larger set of data that encompass API. To improve coherence in EU legislation and support harmonisation between Member States, the API Directive might be aligned with the PNR Directive. The European Commission's counter-terrorism agenda for the EU, adopted on 9 December 2020, announced that the proposal to revise the API Directive may consider providing for the use of these data for countering serious crime, improving the effectiveness in the use of API data and the coherence with other instruments such as the entry/exit system, the European travel information and authorisation system, and the PNR system. However, it raises questions as regards data protection and the right to privacy. In its 2022 work programme, the Commission stated its intention to revise the API Directive. Initially planned for the second quarter of 2022, the revision was postponed to the last quarter of 2022. This implementation appraisal looks at the practical implementation of the directive in light of the expected Commission proposal for its revision.
Autoriai : MARIE-ASTRID HUEMER

The EU legal migration package - Towards a rights-based approach to attracting skills and talent to the EU EN

01-12-2022 PE 739.031 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, assesses the European Commission’s 2022 legal migration package on effectiveness, efficiency, legal and practical coherence, and fundamental rights compliance. The study finds that a more coherent and ambitious rights-based legal migration agenda is warranted. In the EU struggle for skilled and talented third-country national workers, social obligations, climate change, and sustainable growth cannot be disregarded.
Autoriai : Tesseltje DE LANGE, Elspeth GUILD, Ulrike BRANDL, Lilian TSOURDI, Johan DE KRUIJFF, Sybren HARDIEK, Věra HONUSKOVÁ

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - November 2022 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Recasting the Single Permit Directive for third-country nationals EN

21-10-2022 PE 734.685 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : The IA demonstrates convincingly that the directive's fragmented implementation, which has led to complex procedures and unclear rights, is a regulatory failure that needs addressing. However, the problem definition fails to state explicitly that Member States seem to have prioritised national migration schemes over the EU single permit. Moreover, there is no 'real' range of options: the preferred option 3 (out of three options in addition to the baseline) is the only one that addresses the problems of regulating rights and of protection from labour exploitation. The IA could have done more to justify why two options were discarded from the outset (one of them relating to low- to medium-skilled TCNs, an issue on which the European Parliament has been calling for EU-level action, and on which stakeholders had mixed views). The IA assessed the economic, social, and fundamental rights impacts, as well as impacts on third countries. However, a more in-depth assessment of impacts on third countries (which the IA considered limited), in particular on developing countries, would have been warranted, given the inter-linkages between EU migration and development policies. Stakeholder views are integrated in a balanced manner in the IA. The Commission could have provided a more detailed analysis regarding the impacts on SMEs.
Autoriai : Katharina EISELE

Recasting the Long-Term Residents Directive EN

29-09-2022 PE 734.668 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : Overall, the Commission makes a good case for the revision of the 2003 Long-term Residents Directive. The IA builds on two implementation reports focused on the directive and on the 2019 fitness check on legal migration. However, the supporting study for this IA was not publicly available at the time of writing, which goes against the better regulation transparency requirements. The Commission consulted widely, and stakeholders' views are reflected in the IA. The Commission considered four policy options alongside the baseline. The choice of the Commission's preferred option appears well justified. The Commission made an effort to consider coherence with other initiatives and the migration pact.
Autoriai : Katharina EISELE

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024 EN

Briefing
Santrauka : This document is a compilation of briefings that track the commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners to the European Parliament – in their written answers to Parliament’s questions, at their hearings, and, in some cases, in subsequent appearances before Parliament’s committees. The document provides an overview of the state-of-play at the mid-term of the von der Leyen Commission. Since many of these commitments were made, major international crises have shifted some political priorities. The Vice-Presidents’ and Commissioners’ progress on their commitments should be considered in this context.

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Didier Reynders EN

20-09-2022 PE 730.940 LIBE JURI
Briefing
Santrauka : This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner in 2019.

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Ylva Johansson EN

20-09-2022 PE 731.894 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner in 2019.

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Věra Jourová EN

20-09-2022 PE 731.897 LIBE AFCO
Briefing
Santrauka : This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner since 2019.

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments - Von der Leyen Commission, 2019 - 2024: Margaritis Schinas EN

20-09-2022 PE 731.898 LIBE CULT
Briefing
Santrauka : This briefing follows up the commitments made by the commissioner since 2019.

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - September 2022 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

What if care work were recognised as a driver of sustainable growth? EN

06-09-2022 PE 730.333 LIBE FEMM
Briefing
Santrauka : Care work provided in homes and institutions is a public good that is under-valued by society. Care workers are more likely to have low earnings and precarious working conditions. About 9 in 10 care workers are women. Most unpaid care work within households is carried out by women. The 'unpaid care penalty' for women in the EU, which is equivalent to the earnings they lost because of this unbalanced distribution of care responsibilities, is estimated to reach €242 billion per year. EU action in the care sector has the potential for high returns for society. Fostering the 'equal earner – equal carer model' could generate benefits of between €24 billion and €48 billion a year. EU action to promote affordable, high-quality care could produce an additional €90 billion to €160 billion in benefits each year. This updates a June 2022 EPRS briefing with new data and clarifications on the estimation methods used.
Autoriai : Cecilia NAVARRA, MEENAKSHI FERNANDES

The Fundamental Rights of Irregular Migrant Workers in the EU EN

19-07-2022 PE 702.670 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, aims to inform policy debates about how to protect more effectively the fundamental rights of irregular migrant workers in the EU. It analyses the nature and causes of the gaps between the fundamental rights protections enshrined in EU legal standards and the rights realised by irregular migrants working in EU Member States in practice, and it discusses strategies for how these ‘protection gaps’ can be reduced.
Autoriai : Clare FOX-RUHS, Martin RUHS

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - June 2022 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

The situation of Article 2 TEU values in Malta - LIBE mission to Malta 23-25 May 2022 EN

31-05-2022 PE 732.421 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, written by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs, at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs - Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group, examines the situation of Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Malta and how Article 2 TEU values are respected and implemented in the country.
Autoriai : Ottavio MARZOCCHI

The primacy of EU law and the Polish Constitutional law judgment EN

31-05-2022 PE 734.568 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study was commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee. It analyses the consequences of the judgment of the Polish Constitutional Tribunal for the legal relationship between Poland and the EU, compares it to the case law of other Member States’ highest courts and makes policy recommendations on how to deal with the judgment.
Autoriai : Niels PETERSEN, Patrick WASILCZYK

Protection against racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination, and the EU Anti-racism Action Plan EN

24-05-2022 PE 730.304 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, provides an analysis of the distinctive features of racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination in the EU and selected EU Member States. It further examines various forms of racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination and their target groups and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study assesses anti-racism policies and legislation to determine effectiveness of the national and EU legislation and measures envisaged in the EU Anti-racism Action Plan on eradicatation of racism, xenophobia and racial discrimination. The study identifies gaps that need to be filled and provides recommendations on how to create engagement at all levels to achieve meaningful change and equality.
Autoriai : Quentin LIGER, Asterisk Research and Analysis Mirja GUHTEIL, Asterisk Research and Analysis National research was undertaken by Lilia YAKOVA (Centre for the Study of Democracy), Rosalina TODOROVA (Centre for the Study of Democracy), Victoria BOGDANOVA (Centre for the Study of Democracy ) and Dr Vessela HRISTOVA.

Right-wing extremism in the EU EN

20-05-2022 PE 700.953 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, provides a discussion on the distinctive features of right-wing extremism as well as of violent actions perpetrated by right-wing extremists in the EU. It gives an overview and analysis of definitions, recent trends and responses to these actions and concludes with recommendations. In particular, the study highlights the need to develop a working definition of right wing-extremism in order to provide a better framework for understanding, studying and measuring the phenomenon
Autoriai : Quentin LIGER, Asterisk Research and Analysis Mirja GUTHEIL, Asterisk Research and Analysis

Rules on export and import authorisations and transit measures for firearms EN

17-05-2022 PE 699.507 LIBE INTA
Briefing
Santrauka : Regulation (EU) No 258/2012 lays down procedural rules at EU level for export, import and transit of firearms, their parts and components and ammunition. Its overall strategic objective is to reduce the risk of illicit trafficking in firearms for civilian use by ensuring coherence across EU Member States with regard to rules on external trade. The regulation is part of an overall legal and operational framework intended to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute firearms trafficking. In this regard, the regulation implements Article 10 of the United Nations (UN) Firearms Protocol, a key international agreement adopted in 2001 and ratified by the EU, to ensure firearms traceability. Neither the legislative proposal reviewing the regulation, mentioned in the 2021 Commission work programme, nor the impact assessment are available yet. However, the 2017 Commission evaluation of the regulation had already found scope to address a number of shortcomings. Based on this evaluation, the Commission established that these shortcomings were mainly derived from a lack of clarity in certain parts of the regulation, and legal mismatches generating security risks. The review of Regulation (EU) No 258/2012 also aims to align the regulation's scope with that of Directive (EU) 2021/555 (the 'Firearms Directive'), already revised, and Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (as amended), in order to close the gaps between diverging procedures – in particular, gaps concerning diverging import procedures for convertible alarm and signal weapons, and semi-finished unmarked essential components – which cause the smuggling of these weapons and components to prevail.
Autoriai : HANNAH NAFIZE AHAMAD MADATALI

Towards a new regulatory framework for European population statistics EN

11-05-2022 PE 730.309 REGI LIBE EMPL ECON
Briefing
Santrauka : Census data and demographic statistics are of great relevance for policy-making at the European, national, regional and local levels. At a time where the European Union (EU) is undergoing major demographic changes, driven by an ageing population, low fertility rates and increased migration flows, demand for accurate and timely population statistics rises. In parallel, owing to progress in digitalisation, statistical data collection methods are shifting from traditional population censuses and surveys towards the use of administrative data. Such register-based data collection methods bear great potential in terms of improved data frequency, granularity and burden reduction. The modernisation of European population statistics is one of the action points included in the European statistical programme 2021-2027, and part of a wider programme to modernise social statistics. Under the current regulatory framework, Eurostat collects population data under a number of separate legal acts, covering demographic, census and migration data. One of them, Regulation (EU) No 1260/2013 on European demographic statistics, is set to expire in 2028. According to the 2022 Commission work programme, the Commission will present a legislative proposal on population statistics in the second quarter of 2022. The new proposal should integrate, in a single legal act, annual demographic and migration statistics and decennial census data, as well as regional and geo-referenced population data. It should provide for timelier, more coherent and more specific population statistics that reflect migration more adequately and facilitate the use of administrative data sources.
Autoriai : Irmgard ANGLMAYER, ISSAM HALLAK

Democratic Oversight of the Police EN

03-05-2022 PE 703.590 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, aims to provide background information concerning police ethics, accountability, and oversight across the EU. The study shows that existing EU tools and instruments can contribute to enhance police accountability. The study also identifies some gaps and weaknesses. Recommendations are provided in order to remedy the gaps and weaknesses identified
Autoriai : Emmanuel-Pierre GUITTET, Niovi VAVOULA, Anastassia TSOUKALA, Monika BAYLIS
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The situation of Article 2 TEU values in Greece - Focus on anti-corruption measures and media freedom EN

30-04-2022 PE 732.214 LIBE
Išsami analizė
Santrauka : This In-Depth Analysis, requested by the European Parliament's LIBE Committee - Democracy Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group, examines the situation of Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Greece and how Article 2 TEU values are respected and implemented in the country, focusing on anti-corruption measures and issues related to media freedom.
Autoriai : Ottavio MARZOCCHI, CAROLINA APICELLA

Digitalisation of cross-border judicial cooperation EN

29-04-2022 PE 730.313 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : While the Commission makes the case for advancing the digitalisation of judicial cooperation, and while the IA supporting this initiative received a positive opinion from the RSB, it does nevertheless appear weak on several points. The Commission corroborates its problem definition using several recent sources and data. The Commission conducted several stakeholder consultation activities, for some of which, more specific information would have been useful. Stakeholder views are reflected in the IA report. It appears, however, that the main source, an external study, is available only in the interinstitutional database of EU studies and not available to the wider public at the time of writing. Moreover, it appears that the range of options is very limited, with seemingly no real alternative to the preferred legislative, Option 2 (the voluntary approach under the Option 1 is not considered as effective). It is notable that the description of impacts relating to data protection and data security is very limited for all options, despite their likely relevance.
Autoriai : Katharina EISELE

Single permit for third-country nationals to reside and work in the EU - Directive 2011/98/EU EN

01-04-2022 PE 699.506 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : The Directive 2011/98/EU on a single permit for third-country nationals (non-EU nationals) to reside and work in the European Union (EU) has two main objectives. The first objective is to facilitate the procedure for a third-country national to be admitted to work in an EU Member State, by introducing a single application procedure for a combined work and residence permit. The second objective is to ensure equal treatment between third-country workers and nationals of the permit issuing Member State, by providing a common set of rights regarding working conditions, education and training, access to goods and services, and social security.
Autoriai : HANNAH NAFIZE AHAMAD MADATALI

Counterterrorism policies, measures and tools in the EU EN

25-03-2022 PE 730.581 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, aims to provide background information and policy recommendations concerning the impact and effectiveness of the counterterrorism policies, measures and tools in the EU. Besides a mapping of the evolution of the EU counter-terrorism policy architecture, this study assesses the impact and effectiveness of the EU counterterrorism policy by focusing on key policy areas. On the basis of the mapping exercise and the examination of the areas covered by this study, the research team has provided recommendations that could inform future policy developments.
Autoriai : Dr. Julia BURCHETT, Université Libre de Bruxelles Prof. Anne WEYEMBERGH, Université Libre de Bruxelles In collaboration with Georgia THEODORAKAKOU, Intern, Centre de droit européen, Université Libre de Bruxelle

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - March 2022 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

The Commission 2021 Rule of Law Report and the EU Monitoring and Enforcement of Article 2 TEU Values EN

21-02-2022 PE 727.551 LIBE AFCO
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE and AFCO Committees, offers a comprehensive and critical assessment of the European Commission’s Annual Rule of Law Report. It does so in a broad and holistic manner by assessing this new monitoring tool in light of the EU’s Article 2 TEU monitoring and enforcement architecture. Multiple recommendations are offered in order to remedy the serious gaps and weaknesses identified in this study.
Autoriai : PECH Laurent, BARD Petra

Ensuring the rights of EU citizens against politically motivated Red Notices EN

01-02-2022 PE 708.135 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This paper, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, analyses Interpol’s system of Red Notices and the EU-based mechanisms to safeguard citizens against political abuse of Interpol’s system. Recent reforms of Interpol are significant but many problems remain unaddressed. The paper discusses existing and possible platforms, including the European Search Portal, as ways to ensure a more effective enforcement of EU-based legal limits and fundamental rights on a European level.
Autoriai : Rasmus H. Wandall

Avenues for EU action on citizenship and residence by investment schemes - European Added Value Assessment EN

21-10-2021 PE 694.217 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : Citizenship and residence by investment schemes allow third-country nationals to obtain residence or citizenship in a host country in exchange for a financial contribution. In the European Union (EU), at least 130 000 persons have taken advantage of such schemes, which have generated over €21.8 billion in revenue for the countries concerned. This European added value assessment (EAVA) reviews the key issues raised by investment schemes and the possible legal bases on which the EU could act to address them. Several policy options are put forward that could be implemented through amendments to existing EU legislation or by introducing new legislation. The policy options include: (1) Phasing out investment schemes in the EU; (2) Applying an EU-level tax on investment schemes; and (3) Regulating investment schemes. In addition, the assessment considers the introduction of minimum physical presence requirements on residence by investment schemes and regulating access to the EU for investor migrants from third countries. The policy options are assessed in terms of their potential consequences and impacts, subsidiarity, proportionality and the overall added value the EU might gain.
Autoriai : Cecilia NAVARRA, MEENAKSHI FERNANDES, DAVID ARMAND JACQUES GERA DE GROOT

Improving the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism EN

04-10-2021 PE 694.228 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : The European Commission proposed to improve the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism established by Regulation (EU) No 1053/2013. The accompanying impact assessment (IA) provides a well defined problem definition, substantiated with evidence. Furthermore, the stakeholder opinions are reported consistently throughout the IA and are used as input for the combination of measures under the preferred option. Moreover, the data sources underpinning the IA are recent, reliable, consistently referenced and publicly available at the time of writing. However, the focus of the IA analysis is predominantly on the administrative costs and benefits, while the assessment of economic, social and fundamental rights impacts of the Mechanism’s functioning remains very limited and their quantification was not possible.
Autoriai : Vera VIKOLAINEN

The situation of Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Bulgaria - LIBE mission to BULGARIA 23-24 September 2021 EN

23-09-2021 PE 698.320 LIBE
Išsami analizė
Santrauka : This In-Depth Analysis, written by the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, examines the situation of Democracy, the Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights in Bulgaria and how Article 2 TEU values are respected and implemented in the country.
Autoriai : Ottavio MARZOCCHI

The European Commission’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum. Horizontal substitute impact assessment EN

12-08-2021 PE 694.210 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This ‘Horizontal Substitute Impact Assessment of the European Commission’s New Pact on Migration and Asylum’ was requested by the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE). The impact assessment focuses on the main proposed changes implied by the European Commission’s New Pact, with a particular focus on the following four proposals: 1) Asylum and Migration Management Regulation (RAMM); 2) Crisis and Force Majeure Regulation; 3) Amended Asylum Procedure Regulation (APR); and 4) Screening Regulation. The horizontal substitute impact assessment critically assesses the ‘system’ and underlying logic of the proposed New Pact with the aim to analyse how the four Commission proposals would work and interact in practice. The impact assessment also assesses whether and to what extent the proposed New Pact addresses the identified shortcomings and implementational problems of the current EU asylum and migration law and policy. Moreover, the impact assessment identifies and assesses the expected impacts on fundamental rights, as well as economic, social and territorial impacts of the proposed New Pact.
Autoriai : This study has been written by Ecorys in collaboration with Dr Galina Cornelisse of Free University of Amsterdam and Dr Giuseppe Campesi of University of Bari at the request of the Ex-ante Impact Assessment Unit of the Directorate for Impact Assessment and European Added Value, within the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (EPRS) of the Secretariat of the European Parliament. The Quality Review has been conducted by Lina Vosyliute, Roberto Cortinovis and Sergio Carrera.

The European Commission's legislative proposals in the New Pact on Migration and Asylum EN

30-07-2021 PE 697.130 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs on request of the Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties and Justice, aims to provide a detailed mapping and analysis of the central legal changes and issues characterising the five main legislative proposals accompanying the Pact on Migration and Asylum, presented by the Commission in September 2020. The legislative instruments under consideration include a new Screening Regulation, an amended proposal for an Asylum Procedures Regulation, an amended proposal revising the Eurodac Regulation, a new Asylum and Migration Management Regulation, and a new Crisis and Force Majeure Regulation. As a second step, the study provides a critical assessment of the five proposals as to their legal coherence, fundamental rights compliance, and application of the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility enshrined in Article 80 TFEU.
Autoriai : Evelien BROUWER; Giuseppe CAMPESI ; Sergio CARRERA, Roberto CORTINOVIS, Eleni KARAGEORGIOU, Jens VEDSTED-HANSEN, Lina VOSYLIŪTĖ

Artificial intelligence act EN

26-07-2021 PE 694.212 ENVI LIBE JURI IMCO
Briefing
Santrauka : The Commission is proposing a new Artificial Intelligence Act laying down rules harmonised rules on AI. This initial appraisal of the Commission’s impact assessment on the proposal notes how the impact assessment the impact assessment banks on a wealth of available research on the topic at hand and uses numerous sources to underpin the discussion. It observes that the impact assessment offers a diverse and realistic range of options and traces a clear intervention logic connecting the problems and their drivers with the specific objectives and the policy options.
Autoriai : HUBERT DALLI

Strengthening Europol’s mandate EN

20-07-2021 PE 694.220 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : Europol has been at the forefront of fighting serious and organised crime in the EU. However, with digital transformations and a global interconnectedness emerging, security threats have become more complex. Against this background, the Commission has published a recast proposal of the Europol Regulation with the objective of, inter alia, (1) enabling Europol to support Member States and their investigations through big data analysis; (2) enabling Europol to directly exchange data with private parties; and (3) strengthening Europol's role on research and innovation. While the Commission made efforts to analyse the problems at hand in the accompanying Impact Assessment, more detailed information on the scale and size of the different problems would have been useful. The Commission conducted several targeted consultations for this initiative, but did not carry out a mandatory 12-week open public consultation. The IA assesses relevant impacts, including fundamental rights impacts.
Autoriai : Katharina EISELE

Exchanges of Personal Data After the Schrems II Judgment EN

08-07-2021 PE 694.678 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, examines reforms to the legal framework for the exchange of personal and other data between the EU and the USA that would be necessary to ascertain that the requirements of EU law are satisfied and that the rights of EU citizens are respected, following the Schrems II judgment of the EU Court of Justice.
Autoriai : Ian BROWN, Visiting CyberBRICS professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) Law School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Douwe KORFF, Emeritus Professor of International Law, London Metropolitan University, UK

The fight against disinformation and the right to freedom of expression EN

05-07-2021 PE 695.445 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, aims at finding the balance between regulatory measures to tackle disinformation and the protection of freedom of expression. It explores the European legal framework and analyses the roles of all stakeholders in the information landscape. The study offers recommendations to reform the attention-based, data-driven information landscape and regulate platforms’ rights and duties relating to content moderation.
Autoriai : Dr. Judit BAYER Dr. Irini KATSIREA Dr. Olga BATURA Prof. Dr. Bernd HOLZNAGEL Dr. Sarah HARTMANN Katarzyna LUBIANIEC

Gender-based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU - European added value assessment EN

14-06-2021 PE 662.640 LIBE FEMM
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This European added value assessment (EAVA) supports the European Parliament's legislative-initiative report on a 'Proposal for a Council decision to identify gender-based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU', 2021/2035(INL). The assessment reviews the significant harm generated by gender-based violence in the EU and presents evidence supporting the classification of gender-based violence as a particularly serious crime with a cross-border dimension. Through improving prevention, prosecution and protection, EU action could generate significant benefits to victims and society; considering only the economic dimension, by decreasing the incidence of gender-based violence, it could generate benefits in the order of €25.1 billion in the short term and between €54.4 billion and €83.9 billion in the longer term. Moreover, the EAVA identifies complementary EU action that could enhance the European added value of this policy option, such as expanding the mandate of the equality bodies, promoting the quality of survey and administrative data and supporting education activities and training.
Autoriai : Cecilia NAVARRA, NIOMBO LOMBA, MEENAKSHI FERNANDES

The EU Approach on Migration in the Mediterranean EN

11-06-2021 PE 694.413 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee , examines the EU approach on migration in the Mediterranean, covering developments from the 2015 refugee crisis up to the Covid-19 pandemic, assessing the effect these events have had on the design, implementation, and reform of EU policy on asylum, migration and external border control, and documenting the ramifications these changes have had on the actors who operate and are impacted by these policies, including immigration authorities, civil society organisations, and the migrants themselves. The study includes a review of the state of play of relevant EU asylum and migration legislation and its implementation, an appraisal of the situation in the Mediterranean, and a thorough examination of the external dimension of the EU migration, asylum and border policies, focusing on cooperation with third countries (Turkey, Libya and Niger), incorporating human rights and refugee law considerations and an analysis of the implications of funding allocations under the EU Trust Fund for Africa and the Refugee Facility in Turkey. The main goal is to test the correct application of EU and international law, having regard to increased allegations of human rights violations, undue criminalisation, and complicity of the EU in atrocity crimes committed against migrants at sea, stranded in Libya, or contained in Niger and Turkey. The role of EU agencies (Frontex and EASO) is also assessed alongside the bilateral or multi-lateral initiatives adopted by MS to confront the mounting challenges at the common external borders of the EU, incorporating the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility (Article 80 TFEU) as a horizontal concern.
Autoriai : Violeta MORENO-LAX,Jennifer ALLSOPP,Evangelia (Lilian) TSOURDI,Philippe DE BRUYCKER,Andreina DE LEO

Strengthening Europol’s mandate A legal assessment of the Commission’s proposal to amend the Europol Regulation EN

26-05-2021 PE 694.200 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, aims to provide background information on the current legal framework of Europol and a legal assessment of the European Commission’s proposal of 9 December 2020 to strengthen Europol’s mandate, divided in thematic blocks. The legal assessment is accompanied by policy recommendations.
Autoriai : Niovi VAVOULA,Valsamis MITSILEGAS

Revision of the Schengen Evaluation and Monitoring Mechanism EN

05-05-2021 PE 662.633 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : As a component of the Schengen Strategy that the European Commission intends to adopt in 2021, the revision of regulation (EU) No 1053/2013 will aim at making the Schengen Evaluation and Monitoring Mechanism more efficient, by revising current practices - for example, by shortening the adoption processes of the evaluation reports and recommendations, and ensuring a timely follow-up by Member States.
Autoriai : HANNAH NAFIZE AHAMAD MADATALI

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - April 2021 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events.

Schengen Borders Code EN

26-03-2021 PE 662.622 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : Presently, the Schengen Area is confronted with a different reality than in 2016, when the European Parliament and Council approved Regulation (EU) 2016/399 (as codification of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 and its subsequent amendments), establishing a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code). As stated in the Commission Work Programme of 2021, the current health crisis and pandemic, and recent developments - related to security concerns and the arrival of refugees -, have exposed the EU’s need to strengthen its crisis preparedness and management of cross-border pressures, as well as keeping the Schengen legislation updated, making it suitable to endure the test of time.
Autoriai : HANNAH NAFIZE AHAMAD MADATALI

Establishing a computerised system for communication in cross-border civil and criminal proceedings (e-CODEX) EN

05-03-2021 PE 662.618 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : This briefing anlyses the strenghts and weaknesses of the Commission impact assessment (IA) accompanying the proposal to to formally establish the e-CODEX system at EU level and entrust its operational management to the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (EU-LISA). The IA contains a number of important shortcomings that significantly reduce its overall quality.
Autoriai : Vera VIKOLAINEN

Improving the resilience of critical entities EN

23-02-2021 PE 662.614 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : This briefing finds that the European Commission's impact assessment (IA), which accompanies the directive proposal on the resilience of critical entities, provides a good evidence-based problem definition and a sufficiently broad range of options. The assessment is mostly qualitative, due to difficulties in quantification. The IA could have been more transparent in its description of stakeholder views, and could have provided due references and a link to the feasibility study which has supported the IA. Further explanations to support the preferred option in terms of efficiency would have benefited the analysis.
Autoriai : ULLA-MARI TUOMINEN

Commission proposal on the temporary derogation from the e-Privacy Directive for the purpose of fighting online child sexual abuse. Targeted substitute impact assessment EN

05-02-2021 PE 662.598 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : On 10 September 2020, the European Commission presented a proposal, which aims at ensuring the continuation of voluntary practices conducted by providers of ‘number-independent interpersonal communications services’ for the detection, reporting and removal of child sexual abuse material online after the European Electronic Communications Code has entered into force at the end of December 2020. This EPRS targeted substitute impact assessment finds that while the EU has the competence to adopt the Proposed Regulation per Article 5 of the TEU, the impact of such practices on human and fundamental rights has not been adequately addressed. It should provide a clear legal basis for these practices, along with effective remedies for users. Some technologies covered by the Proposed Regulation have a disproportionate impact, and thus require additional safeguards unavailable in the proposal in its current form.
Autoriai : This study has been written by Professor Jeanne Pia Mifsud Bonnici and Melania Tudorica of the Security, Technology and e-Privacy (STeP) Research Group at the University of Groningen and Ketan Modh and Halefom Hailu Abraha of the Department of Information Policy and Governance at the University of Malta at the request of the Ex-ante Impact Assessment Unit of the Directorate for Impact Assessment and European Added Value, within the Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services (EPRS) of the Secretariat of the European Parliament.

European critical infrastructure: Revision of Directive 2008/114/EC EN

03-02-2021 PE 662.604 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : Council Directive 2008/114/EC is part of the EU framework for critical infrastructure protection. While embracing an all-hazards approach, its scope is limited to the sectors energy and transport. This is widely considered a shortcoming. Calls for broadening its scope and for refocussing the directive on resilience rather than just protection, and interconnectivity of critical infrastructures resulted in a new legislative proposal the Commission presented in December 2020.
Autoriai : Irmgard ANGLMAYER

Revision of the Europol Regulation EN

26-01-2021 PE 654.214 LIBE
Briefing
Santrauka : This briefing is one in a series of 'implementation appraisals', produced by the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS), on the operation of existing EU legislation in practice. Each briefing focuses on a specific EU law that is to be amended or reviewed, as envisaged in the European Commission's annual work programme. 'Implementation appraisals' aim to provide a succinct overview of publicly available material on the implementation, application and effectiveness to date of an EU law, drawing on input from EU institutions and bodies, as well as external organisations. They are provided by the EPRS Ex-Post Evaluation Unit, to assist parliamentary committees in their consideration of new European Commission proposals, once tabled.
Autoriai : Wouter VAN BALLEGOOIJ

Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights - December 2020 EN

Glaustai
Santrauka : The Monthly Highlights publication provides an overview, at a glance, of the on-going work of the policy departments, including a selection of the latest and forthcoming publications, and a list of future events. regional development, cohesion policy, COVID19, WTO, budget control, budget, economy, international affairs, international law, Schengen governance, single market, European court of Auditors, energy.

The state of play of Schengen governance An assessment of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism in its first multiannual programme EN

27-11-2020 PE 658.699 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, assesses the operation and impact of the Schengen evaluation and monitoring mechanism in its first multiannual programme (2014-19), with the aim of identifying what has worked well and developing recommendations to strengthen it. The past decade has presented multiple controversies involving the governments of Schengen states as well as EU institutions, leading to a persistent state of apparent crisis. The ongoing “Schengen crisis” is rooted in political changes and in structural shortcomings of the Schengen regime. Despite these obstacles, the resilience of the Schengen system should not be underestimated.
Autoriai : Martin WAGNER & Caitlin KATSIAFICAS Josephine LIEBL Leila HADJ ABDOU & Lenka DRAŽANOVÁ Julien JEANDESBOZ

Protecting civil society space: strengthening freedom of association, assembly and expression and the right to defend rights in the EU EN

28-10-2020 PE 659.660 LIBE
Tyrimas
Santrauka : This study, commissioned by the European Parliament's Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the LIBE Committee, covers the challenges facing the civil society space. Watchdog NGOs and other human rights defenders have been under pressure during the humanitarian and rule of law ‘crises’. Several EU Member States have passed laws that fall short of international, regional and EU freedom of association standards. Some governments have used the COVID-19 pandemic to further restrict the civic space. The study explores how the EU could protect civil society from unjust state interference by strengthening freedom of association, assembly and expression, as well as the right to defend human rights. The study elaborates on four policy options: introducing a European association statute; establishing internal guidelines to respect and protect human rights defenders; developing a civil society stability index; and creating a network of focal contact points for civil society at EU institutions. It recommends strengthening the independence of critical civil society actors and increasing funding for activities such as strategic litigation to uphold EU laws and values.
Autoriai : Lina VOSYLIŪTĖ, Ngo Chun LUK