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Online Tool Against Muslim Hatred 
18 February 2019
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the beginning of December 2018, FRA published a new online tool to assist Member States, policymakers, and stakeholders when confronted with anti-Muslim hatred. Read more
Collection of Case Law on Hate Crime 
18 February 2019
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In December 2018, FRA published a paper looking at the evolution of the ECtHR’s case law relating to hate crime. Read more
Fundamental Rights Forum 2018 
16 January 2019
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
From 25-27 September 2018, FRA hosted its annual Fundamental Rights Forum. The 3-day conference offered a wide range of topics and speakers. Over 600 participants attended. The representatives were from European and national human rights organisations, EU institutions and agencies, national authorities and parliaments, … Read more
ETIAS Fundamental Rights Guidance Board 
16 January 2019 (updated 1 year, 10 months ago)
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2018
FRA is joining the Fundamental Rights Guidance Board of the newly established European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). The Board will review how the processing of ETIAS applications impacts fundamental rights.ETIAS is a central, electronic system by means of which visa-free travellers can … Read more
Handbook on Application of Charter Published 
16 January 2019
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In October 2018, FRA published a handbook on how to apply the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in law and policymaking at national level. The handbook is a guide on how and when the Charter applies and targets national law- and policy-makers, i.e., those working in governments, parliaments, and regional and local authorities. Read more
Strategic Plan 2018-2022 
20 October 2018
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of April 2018, FRA published its five-year Strategic Plan for the period 2018-2022. The plan identifies five priority areas that will guide the Agency’s work each year during this period. Read more
New Scientific Committee Appointed 
20 October 2018
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
At the end of May 2018, FRA’s Management Board appointed 11 persons to its new Scientific Committee. The Scientific Committee is tasked with guaranteeing the scientific quality of FRA’s work and should therefore be involved in the early preparation stages of the majority of FRA’s documents. Read more
FRA Annual Activity Report Published 
20 October 2018
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In June 2018, FRA published its Consolidated Annual Activity Report for 2017. The report outlines the agency’s achievements regarding strategic priorities and objectives, thematic areas, and its economy and efficiency in spending and non-spending activities. Read more
Hate Crime Report Published 
20 October 2018
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In June 2018, FRA published a report on hate crime recording and data collection practice across the EU. The report aims to assist police investigators, managers, hate crime officers, and policymakers as well as EU and intergovernmental organisations in their policymaking. Read more
Presidency: Priorities in the Area of Criminal Justice 
20 October 2018
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
From 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018, Austria is holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU. Read more
Report on Freedom of Movement and Related Rights 
20 October 2018
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In August 2018, FRA published a report providing insight into how national courts approach the provisions relating to Union citizenship and freedom of movement. The report offers an EU-wide, comparative overview of the application of the Free Movement Directive (2004/38/EC) across all EU Member States, based on a review of select case law at the national level. Read more
Report on Eurosur Published 
20 October 2018
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In September 2018, FRA published a report evaluating the impact of the European Border Surveillance System (Eurosur) Regulation on fundamental rights. Read more
Fundamental Rights Report 2018 Published 
17 October 2018
 Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M.
In June 2018, FRA published itsFundamental Rights Report 2018. The report looks at the major developments in the EU between January and December 2017 in 11 chapters. FRA’s opinions are given. Read more
FRA Opinion on Interoperability 
On 11 April 2018, FRA published its Opinion on the implications of increased levels of interoperability for fundamental rights. It looked at the proposed Regulations on establishing a framework for interoperability between EU information systems (borders and visas) and on establishing a framework for interoperability between EU information systems (police and judicial cooperation, asylum, and migration). Read more
Challenges For Civil Society Organisations 
A report drafted by the FRA reveals diverse challenges that potentially affect the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) working on human rights in the EU.The report, which focuses on 2011-2017, was released on 19 January 2018 in the context of an event … Read more
FRA Calendar 2018 
FRA has published its calendar outlining the key reports, meetings, and events scheduled for the year 2018.In 2018, the agency will continue to focus on migration and publish periodic reports on migration-related fundamental rights concerns. Further plans involve:Targeted reports on discrimination and … Read more