EU Court rules data protection authorities must grant access to personal data
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that data protection supervisory authorities act as controllers when handling GDPR complaints and…
EU Court: Disproportionate sentences alone cannot block European arrest warrants
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that an allegedly disproportionate prison sentence does not, in itself, justify refusing a…
EU Roma inclusion improves, but discrimination and segregation persist
The EU Commission reports improvements in Roma employment, housing and education, with severe material deprivation declining significantly. However, discrimination, school…
EESC: Annual Conference on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law 2026
Practical information: 04/11/2026 Location : EESC, Rue Van Maerlant 2, 1000, Brussels and online, Belgium The...
EU Ombudswoman Anjinho calls for stronger cooperation to protect citizens’ rights
Marking 30 years of the European Network of Ombudsmen, Teresa Anjinho emphasised cross-border cooperation, institutional accountability and public trust. She…
EU Commission submits EU-US border security framework for approval
The EU Commission has proposed that the Council sign and conclude a framework agreement governing reciprocal EU-US information exchange. Required…
EUAA starts monitoring Member States’ application of common asylum system
The EU Agency for Asylum has launched its first full monitoring cycle of how Member States operate the Common European…
AI Omnibus enters into force, extending deadlines and easing compliance
The AI Omnibus has entered into force across the EU, delaying key obligations for high-risk AI systems while extending simplified…
EU Commission links rule of law findings to future budget safeguards
The 2026 Rule of Law Report finds that Member States have fully or partially addressed 47% of last year’s recommendations,…
EU Pact on Migration and Asylum enters into force on 12 June 2026
The Pact on Migration and Asylum will apply across all EU Member States from 12 June 2026, completing a major…
Frontex rights forum urges stronger safeguards as EU screening rules take effect
The Frontex Consultative Forum on Fundamental Rights has called for stronger safeguards and oversight of border operations ahead of the…
EU Commissioner McGrath discusses rule of law with new government in Hungary
On Tuesday, EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, travels to Budapest to…
EU Council and Parliament agree new rules to speed up migrant returns
EU Council and Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional deal on common rules for returning illegally staying third-country nationals. The…
EU Commission appoints independent expert bodies to support AI Act enforcement
The European Commission has appointed a Scientific Panel and an Advisory Forum to advise the AI Office and national authorities…
Classification of high-risk AI systems: EU Commission consults on draft guidelines
The European Commission has opened a targeted consultation on draft guidelines clarifying when AI systems qualify as high-risk under the…
EU Court: Hungary breaches EU fundamental values over anti-LGBTIQ law
The Court of Justice finds Hungary in violation of EU law and fundamental values for legislation restricting LGBTIQ-related content. In…
EU Court: border-procedure detention centres need not be at the EU border
The Court of Justice has ruled that Member States may detain asylum applicants in facilities located within their territory—not necessarily…
EU Court: Police must justify biometric data collection case by case
The EU Court of Justice rules that police may collect fingerprints and photographs in criminal investigations only where strictly necessary…
EDPB joins 61 authorities in global warning on AI-generated imagery and privacy risks
EDPB Chair Anu Talus has signed a joint statement backed by 61 data protection authorities worldwide, raising alarm over AI…
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AI Act: Europe’s data protectors call for stronger safeguards to protect fundamental rights
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a Joint Opinion on the…
EESC Annual Conference on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law
Annual Conference on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law: The strategic role of civil society...
Safe third country concept: EU Commission proposes solution to facilitate application
The European Commission has proposed new rules to help Member States apply the safe third country concept more effectively. The…
International protection: EU Advocate General Opinion in Case C-97/24 Irish Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
Thursday 10th April 2025 EU Advocate General: Opinion in Case C-97/24 The Minister for Children, Equality,...
Ombudsman: How EU border management funds can comply with fundamental rights
25 February 2025 The Ombudsman has made a series of suggestions to the European Commission to help...
Main results of the EU Justice Council, updated 14 June 2024
The Belgian EU presidency informed ministers about one of its political priorities, the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime,…
First global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act: EU Council gives final green light (updated)
The flagship legislation follows a ‘risk-based’ approach, which means the higher the risk to cause harm to society, the stricter the rules. It is…
Azerbaijan: EEAS Spokesperson on the new law on political parties
Brussels, 22 March 2023 The European Union is concerned about the restrictions introduced by the...
Fundamental rights: EU Council approves conclusions on the role of the civic space
Brussels, 10 March 2023 The Council today approved conclusions on the role of civic space...
EU enlargement and stabilisation: EU Council conclusions
Brussels, 13 December 2022 The Council today approved conclusions on enlargement and stabilisation and association...
EU Charter of Fundamental Rights: Annual report emphasizes the need to increase support
Brussels, 6 December 2022 The Commission has today published its annual report on the application of the...
Spyware: MEPs discuss societal impact with experts
Brussels, 24 October 2022 This week, the Inquiry Committee on Pegasus and equivalent spyware will...
Involvement of Frontex in refugee pushbacks – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 2 August 2022 See question(s) : E-001639/2022 EN E-001639/2022 Answer given by Ms Johansson on...
EU report: Ukraine has taken important steps in the implementation of reforms
Brussels, 26 July 2022 Ahead of the EU-Ukraine Association Council planned to take place on 5 September,...
EP Hearing on police ethics: fundamental rights in law enforcement
Brussels, 11 May 2022 On Thursday, MEPs and stakeholders will debate the police’s role in...
Main results: Justice and Home Affairs Council, 3-4 March 2022
Justice (Friday 4 March) Electronic evidence Ministers took stock of the state of play of...
MEPs debate the situation of migrants at the Poland-Belarus border
On Monday 7 February, MEPs will discuss with the Polish Deputy Commissioner for Human Rights...
Data protection: EU Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-817/19 – Ligue des droits humains
Luxemburg, 27 January 2022 Advocate General’s Opinion in Case C-817/19 Ligue des droits humains According...
EU faces challenges of protecting fundamental rights in the digital age
Brussels, 10 December 2021 Today, the European Commission released its annual report on the application...
EMMA and ENPA warn of fundamental rights’ infringements by EU e-Evidence proposal
Thursday, October 21, 2021 EMMA and ENPA have worked with 12 other associations to produce...
EP Working Document: Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations
WORKING DOCUMENT on Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations...
EP WORKING DOCUMENT on Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations
WORKING DOCUMENT on Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations...
Results of the virtual EU Council conference on artificial intelligence, ethics, and fundamental rights
JULY 20, 2021, 9:00 PM The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Slovenia hosted...
Violation of LGBTIQ fundamental rights: EU takes legal action against Hungary and Poland
Brussels, 15 July 2021 “Europe will never allow parts of our society to be stigmatised:...
Fundamental rights: EU Council approves approach on the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA)
The Council today approved a general approach on the regulation amending the regulation establishing the...
MEPs call for an ethical framework to ensure artificial intelligence respects EU values
AI technology must be trained using unbiased data sets to prevent discrimination Ethical framework needed...
MEPs hold first debate on proposed rulebook for Artificial Intelligence with Commissioners
The Legal Affairs Committee discussed the new legislative proposals on AI aimed at fostering trust,...
EU Commissioner Breton on democratic scrutiny of social media and upholding fundamental rights – Answer to a written question
Answer to a written question – Democratic scrutiny of social media and upholding fundamental rights –...
Fundamental Rights Agency: Consumer fraud affects 1 in 4 Europeans
Every year across Europe, millions of Europeans are victims of consumer fraud. They are cheated...
Portuguese EU Council Presidency: Fundamental rights, electronic communications and the fight against illegal content
Informal video conference of Justice Ministers 10 Mar · 19h40 The Portuguese Minister of Justice,...