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European Commission’s reply to a request to access documents on the draft agreement to exchange personal data between Europol and the authorities of Israel
European Commission’s reply to a request to access documents on the draft agreement to exchange personal data between Europol and the authorities of Israel
EDOC#1546189 RE: Coordination of Introductory Meeting with the Ambassador of Israel
Draft Council Decision authorising the opening of negotiations for an agreement between the European Union and the State of Israel on the exchange of personal data between Europol and the authorities of Israel
DRAFT Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the State of Israel on the exchange of PersonalData between Europol and the authorities of Israel competent for fighting serious crime and terrorism
European taxpayers handing billions of euros to Israeli companies
Data compiled by Statewatch shows that public institutions in the EU hold hundreds of contracts with Israeli companies worth almost €2.7 billion. EU trade sanctions or widespread boycotts in the public sector could have a substantial negative impact on Israel’s economy and its ability to wage war. Yet, so far, the EU has taken no meaningful action. Read More
Film screening: Viva Palastina: Reason of Resistance
Join MayDay Rooms, the Palestinian Youth Movement Britain and Statewatch for a screening of the documentary 'Viva Palastina: Reason of Resistance', examining the repression of the Palestinian solidarity movement in Germany. Read More
US attacks on the international rule of law: will the EU do anything?
Last week, the Slovenian government called on EU justice ministers to “protect the international rule of law and justice system,” which is facing US sanctions due to attempts to bring Israel officials to justice for crimes committed in Gaza. The discussion has now apparently been taken from the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council to “other Council formations.” Whether any practical steps will follow remains to be seen. Read More
US sanctions against Palestinian groups must be immediately withdrawn, say 80 organisations
United States sanctions against three Palestinian human rights organisations have been condemned by 80 organisations, including Statewatch. The US government has frozen the financial assets of Al-Haq, Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights. Organisations subject to US jurisdiction are prevented from engaging in transactions with them. The open letter calls on the US government to "immediately rescind the sanctions." Read More
Slovenia demands EU reponse to US attacks on judicial indepencence and the rule of law
The Slovenian government wants EU justice and interior ministers to discuss "how to protect the international rule of law and justice system" in the face of "continued targeting of international judicial and human rights mandate holders by U.S. sanctions." A document obtained by Statewatch requests a discussion at the Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting next week. Read More