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WWW: Issue 26-14
Welcome to our bi-weekly round up, containing all the important news, events, and resources we've come across since our last issue. Read More
WWW: Issue 26-13
Welcome to our bi-weekly round up, containing all the important news, events, and resources we've come across since our last issue. Read More
Exclusive: EU Commission still seeking controversial police agreement with Israel, despite warnings
The EU Commission has broken the law pursuing a police cooperation agreement with Israel that may itself breach international law. Read More
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
Turkey: Open letter calls for inclusive and comprehensive democratic reform and amnesty process
Together with 50+ others, Statewatch has signed an open letter to Turkish leaders calling for a reform and amnesty process in Turkey. Read More
EU RESTRICTED: Opinion of the Council Legal Service to JHA Counsellors
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
EU to increase lethal migration cooperation with Libya
The EU is set to fund migration control infrastructure in the eastern region of Libya, a move that will increase cooperation with general Khalifa Haftar, once a pariah to western states. The plan to extend EU cooperation into eastern Libya comes despite long-standing condemnation of Libyan and EU involvement in human rights abuses, shooting at NGO vessels, and accusations of crimes against humanity. 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