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Report on the Protection of Human Rights Defenders 
29 September 2023
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
The EU Fundamental Rights Agency released a report on protecting human rights defenders at risk. It explores the difficulties defenders face and outlines prospects of a more consistent EU approach. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
FRA Report on Use of AI in Predictive Policing and Offensive Speech Detection 
8 March 2023 (updated 1 year ago)
Dr. Anna Pingen Dr. Anna Pingen in Issue 1/2023
A new report from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights looks at the use of artificial intelligence in predictive policing and offensive speech detection. It demonstrates how bias in algorithms appears and how it can affect people’s lives. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Guidance for National Monitoring Mechanisms at External Borders 
2 November 2022 (updated 3 years, 10 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 14 October 2022, the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) published general guidance offering assistance to EU Member States in setting up independent mechanisms to monitor fundamental rights compliance at the EU's external borders. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
New Chair of FRA's Management Board 
6 October 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 16 September 2022, FRA’s management board elected Jim Clarken as its new chairperson. The agency’s management board consists of one independent member per Member State as well as two representatives of the European Commission and one independent person appointed by the Council of Europe. … Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Updated FRA's Overview of Forced Return Monitoring Systems 
30 September 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In September 2022, FRA published the annual update on its report on the forced return monitoring systems that EU Member States have set up under Art. 8(6) of the EU’s Return Directive (2008/115/EC). By means of a table comparing developments in the EU Member States, … Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
FRA's Amended Regulation into Force 
28 April 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 5 April 2022, the Council of the EU approved the enhanced mandate for the Agency for Fundamental Rights. One of the key novelties is that FRA will be able to undertake own-initiative work on police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Tackling Disinformation on the Internet 
26 April 2022
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of February 2022, the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published an information video on how to tackle disinformation on the Internet. The practical guide consists of six key messages:To convey messages of hope instead of fear;To identify why a … Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Further Cooperation between Eurojust and FRA 
9 July 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 24 June 2021, the President of Eurojust, Ladislav Hamran, and the Executive Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), Michael O’Flaherty, met to discuss potential areas of cooperation and possible common activities in judicial matters. Topics of cooperation ranged from … Read more
EU Eurojust Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
FRA: Impact of Artificial Intelligence 
1 April 2021 (updated 5 years, 5 months ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 1 February 2021, FRA published an infographic illustrating the potential impact of artificial intelligence in the areas of social benefits, predictive policing, medical diagnosis, and targeted advertising.The infographic is based on the results found in the FRA’s report “Getting the future right – … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Legislation Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
FRA Management Board’s Opinion on Multiannual Framework 
1 April 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 24 February 2021, the FRA Management Board published its opinion on a new Multiannual Framework (MAF) 2023-2027 for the agency. The Management Board proposes seven key amendments for the Commission to be considered when proposing the new MAF: Clarifying the thematic area of “judicial … Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Cooperation Plan with eu-LISA Signed 
19 January 2021
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 12 November 2020, FRA and the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA) signed a cooperation plan for 2020-2022. It builds on the cooperation agreement that both agencies signed on 6 July … Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
FRA Director Mandate Extended 
6 November 2020
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 24 September 2020, Michael O’Flaherty was reappointed as Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) for a second term of three years. FRA’s Management Board formally decided to extend his contract. The extension will take effect from 16 December 2020. Read more
EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
JHA Agencies Response to COVID-19 
31 August 2020
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
The nine EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Agencies (CEPOL, EASO, EIGE, EMCDDA, eu-LISA, Eurojust, Europol, FRA, and Frontex) published a joint paper summarising their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its beginning, the Agencies have aimed at supporting EU Member States and institutions to … Read more
EU Corona Europol Eurojust Frontex Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Law Enforcement Cooperation
EDPS and FRA Revise Memorandum of Understanding 
31 August 2020
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 22 June 2020, the EDPS and the FRA signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) replacing the first one of 30 March 2017. The revised MoU additionally allows for the establishment of single contact points within the FRA and the EDPS to coordinate their … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) Data Protection
FRA: Fundamental Rights Report 2020 
31 August 2020
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 11 June 2020, FRA published its Fundamental Rights Report 2020. In nine chapters, it reviews the main developments of 2019 regarding:Equality and non-discrimination; Racism, xenophobia and related intolerance; Roma equality and inclusion;Asylum, visa, migration, borders, and integration;Information society, privacy and … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
FRA Paper on People’s Security Concerns 
31 August 2020
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
On 22 July 2020, FRA published a paper presenting people’s concerns and experiences relating to security. For this survey, approximately 35,000 persons aged 16 years and older were interviewed in all EU Member States, plus North Macedonia and the United Kingdom.Looking at the … Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)